I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
Between 18 February to 23 August the European Commission plans to adopt over 200 pieces of secondary legislation, including: RPS Measures: 67 Delegated Acts: 140 Implementing Acts: 6 Many of these proposals will fall to the new Environment Committee to review. The Environment Committee is experienced in scrutinizing the output of secondary legislation from the Commission. … Read more
Today, 14 March 2019 (link), the Environment Committee challenged 6 pieces of secondary legislation. 6 resolutions challenged: 4 implementing acts for GMO authorizations 2 implementing acts for chemical (DEHP) authorizations All the objections were adopted. They will now go to the full Parliament for adoption. The blog will be updated with the (1) Committee and … Read more
Most of the legislation the EU adopts each year is secondary legislation. You can find a good breakdown of the EU’s legislative output for 2018 and 2017, here. I have taken an unhealthy interest in how the European Parliament and Council perform their role of oversight for 20 years plus. I realized that most people focused on … Read more
As a lobbyist your job is going to be full of variety. Given that variety, it helps to have the right ‘map’ to guide you through your journey. EU law making is not fast. It is full of opportunities to intervene and make your case. During your journey, you’ll need a detailed paper or electronic … Read more