Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that Estonia's industrial producer price index increased by 0.5% year-on-year in September 2025, ending a three-month decline [1] - In the mining sector, production prices rose by 3.2% year-on-year, while manufacturing production prices also increased by 0.5% [1] - The electricity and energy production price index decreased by 1.1% year-on-year [1] Group 2 - Within manufacturing, the price index for wood and wood products rose by 5.3% year-on-year, and food production prices increased by 3.2% [1] - Prices for machinery repair and installation rose by 1.1% year-on-year [1] - Conversely, the production prices for coke and petroleum products fell by 14%, while paper and paper products decreased by 8.8%, textiles by 7.7%, and motor vehicles and trailers by 2.9% [1] Group 3 - In September, Estonia's export price index increased by 1.5% year-on-year, while the import price index rose by 0.8% [2]

Core Points - The European Parliament has officially passed a legislative resolution to amend the Waste Framework Directive concerning textile and food waste [1] - Producers of textiles in the EU will be required to establish new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes within 30 months of the directive's enactment, covering costs for collection, sorting, and recycling [1] - The new regulations will apply to all producers, including those using e-commerce, regardless of their location within or outside the EU [1] - Micro-enterprises will have an additional year to comply with the EPR requirements [1] - The regulations will encompass products such as clothing, accessories, hats, footwear, blankets, bed linens, and curtains, with potential EPR schemes for mattress manufacturers as well [1]