Objection to New Biofuel Feedstock Rules

by name voted on 23.04.2024

Summary

The European Parliament objects to a new directive adding feedstock for biofuels, citing risks of fraud and environmental damage.

9 23.04.2024

Resolution

energy

environment

agri-foodstuffs

public administration

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

The European Parliament objects to the Commission's directive regarding new materials for biofuel production.
The Commission is accused of exceeding its delegated powers by expanding the definition of advanced technology feedstock.
There is a high risk of fraud associated with crops grown on degraded land and intermediate crops.
The new rules may lead to negative environmental impacts, such as the depletion of soil organic matter and increased chemical use.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

Verts/ALE

ECR

ID

NI

The Left

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Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated directive of 14 March 2024 amending Annex IX to Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards adding feedstock for the production of biofuels and biogas

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