DRAFT RECOMMENDATION (14569/2025 – C100299/2025 – 2025/0259(NLE))
On the draft Council decision on the termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Liberia on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber and derived products to the European Union
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Committee on International Trade · Rapporteur: Karin Karlsbro
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The draft report recommends that Parliament give its consent to the termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the EU and Liberia on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber.¶¶ The rapporteur regrets that Liberia has not honoured the agreement and believes termination is the best alternative.¶
Committee position. The rapporteur proposes that Parliament give its consent to the termination of the agreement.¶¶
Key points
- Parliament is asked to give its consent to the termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement with Liberia.¶¶
- The agreement entered into force on 1 December 2013.¶
- The rapporteur regrets that Liberia has not been able to honour the agreement.
- The rapporteur believes that FLEGT VPAs are important but only work when both sides cooperate and adhere to commitments.
- The rapporteur believes termination is the best alternative in this case.