Strengthening the NLF through EUTIR and Synergies with the European Climate Resilience Framework

The document is a comprehensive policy feedback submission by the DigitalTrade4.EU consortium to the European Commission, focusing on the revision of the New Legislative Framework (NLF) and its integration with the European Climate Resilience Framework. It proposes the European Trade Indexes Registry (EUTIR) as a strategic, digital trust infrastructure designed to enhance transparency, traceability, and compliance across EU trade, sustainability, and product regulations. EUTIR aims to unify data from key initiatives like the Digital Product Passport (DPP), electronic Freight Transport Information (eFTI), and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) through a secure, decentralized system based on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and eIDAS 2.0 standards. The framework supports interoperability, real-time market surveillance, SME competitiveness, and global digital trade alignment, positioning the EU as a leader in trustworthy, green, and digitally integrated trade ecosystems.