This week, the Belgian Presidency of the EU convened a high-level corporate event at BASF's Antwerp chemical plant to discuss a ‘European Industrial Deal’. The exclusion of green groups and NGOs from the meeting has raised concerns among #BreakFreeFromPlastic members. Amidst growing public outcry over environmental and human health impacts of chemical pollution, this exclusionary meeting serves to amplify industry narratives on toxics and chemicals, and emphasises the urgent need for European chemicals legislation reform and resistance against industry pressure by policymakers. For those residing in the EU, join us in demanding action, sign this petition now.