Local Politics
Carlos Moedas defends review of 'Volta' deposit system in Brussels
The Mayor of Lisbon met with the European Commissioner for the Environment to request a review of the 'Volta' deposit-return system for beverage containers, citing social issues in the capital. The Commission has agreed to set up a technical meeting involving the Portuguese government, the Commission, and the Lisbon municipality to discuss the policy's implementation.
Why it mattersWhile the system remains in place, a high-level review has been initiated between local, national, and European authorities, which may lead to future changes in how the deposit-return scheme operates in Lisbon.
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