The European Union believes the upcoming Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), expected to take effect in early 2027, can help Indonesia develop higher-value green industries rather than simply increase exports. EU Ambassador Denis Chaibi highlighted recycling and solar panel manufacturing as key opportunities, noting that future EU regulations will require more recycled content in products. With its large domestic market, Indonesia has the scale needed to support recycling industries and attract investment into sustainable manufacturing. Chaibi also said that expanding solar energy could strengthen Indonesia’s export competitiveness, as European buyers increasingly favor products made with cleaner energy sources. The EU sees renewed potential for cooperation through the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), particularly after President Prabowo Subianto’s target to build 100 GW of solar power capacity within four years. While sectors such as textiles, footwear, and furniture could benefit immediately from better market access under IEU-CEPA, the EU views the agreement primarily as a catalyst for long-term investment in sustainable, higher-value industriesSource: https://jakartaglobe.id/business/eu-sees-solar-recycling-potential-under-indonesia-cepa (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: Jakarta globe, 24 August 2026