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EU warns Turkey to clean up waste treatment or face trade ban

Summary by Politico Europe
"Serious pollution problems" could lead to suspension of plastic trade with EU's top waste importer.

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The European Commission will consider the possibility of a ban on the export of plastic waste to Turkey if Ankara does not solve the problem of environmental pollution; the European Commission may initiate a suspension procedure if the Turkish authorities fail to take adequate measures to address environmental problems; the publication of Politico, with reference to the agency ' s representative, writes about 10 per cent of the material is …

The US-based news organization Politico reported that the European Union (EU) has warned Türkiye about plastic waste management. It stated that shipments of plastic waste could be suspended due to a "serious pollution problem" in Türkiye.

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While discussions continue regarding the quantity and recycling rates of plastic waste sent from Europe to Turkey, the EU Commission has not decided to halt shipments. New EU rules, however, foresee stricter controls on plastic waste exports to OECD countries like Turkey in the coming period.

The European Commission (EC) will consider banning the export of plastic waste to Turkey if the country fails to address pollution and environmental problems, a European Commission official said.

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Politico Europe broke the news in Brussels, Belgium on Friday, September 18, 2026.
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