The European Commission issued a statement of objections against the planned UPM–Sappi 50-50 graphic paper joint venture, warning it could restrict competition in coated mechanical and woodfree printing paper; the companies may need to propose remedies or asset sales (PULPAPERnews).
Forestry & Timber
Finland eased African swine fever restrictions, allowing logging and wood procurement to resume across most of the control zone; machinery must still be washed and disinfected, with stricter rules remaining around Virolahti (Timber Industry News).
