Summary
A proposal to strengthen EU criminal law against environmental crime, introducing stricter sanctions and the concept of ecocide. 9 27.02.2024
Report
justice
environment
criminal law
human rights
social policy
public safety
public administration
administrative reform
international relations
business and competition
Key points
- The proposal aims to replace outdated environmental crime legislation with a more robust framework.
- New criminal categories are introduced, including the concept of ecocide for the most severe environmental destruction.
- Sanctions for companies will be significantly increased, potentially reaching up to 15% of their total worldwide turnover.
- Enhanced protection is provided for whistleblowers and environmental defenders against retaliation and abusive lawsuits.
Vote
PPE (172)
S&D (140)
Renew (102)
Verts/ALE (71)
ECR (68)
ID (58)
NI (51)
The Left (36)
Total
496 In favor100 Against23 Abstained79 Absent
Vote
PPE
S&D
Renew
Verts/ALE
ECR
ID
NI
The Left
Total
Speeches
11 Speeches in total
Pro
Contra
Jan-Christoph OETJEN
Renew
Ilana CICUREL
Renew
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Protection of the environment through criminal law and replacing Directive 2008/99/EC
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Protection of the environment through criminal law and replacing Directive 2008/99/EC
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of the environment through criminal law and replacing Directive 2008/99/EC
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council the protection of the environment through criminal law and replacing Directive 2008/99/EC
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of the environment through criminal law and replacing Directive 2008/99/EC
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of the environment through criminal law and replacing Directive 2008/99/EC
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Protection of the environment through criminal law and replacing Directive 2008/99/EC
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of the environment through criminal law and replacing Directive 2008/99/EC
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of the environment through criminal law
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of the environment through criminal law
Protection of the environment through criminal law
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