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Protection of the environment through criminal law

TA-9-2024-0093 · P9_TA(2024)0093 · PE737.290

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Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a directive to protect the environment through criminal law, replacing Directives 2008/99/EC and 2009/123/EC. The position follows an agreement with the Council, so it corresponds to the final act, Directive (EU) 2024/1203. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended.

Key points

  1. Parliament adopts its position at first reading on the proposed directive on the protection of the environment through criminal law.
  2. The new directive would replace Directive 2008/99/EC and Directive 2009/123/EC.
  3. Parliament and the Council reached an agreement, so Parliament's position corresponds to the final legislative act, Directive (EU) 2024/1203.
  4. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

Who is affected

  • Member states, which would have to apply the new rules on environmental crime once the directive is adopted.
  • The Commission, which must consult Parliament again if it changes its proposal substantially.

Legal basis: Article 294(2) and Article 83(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.