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Chemical residues in the Baltic Sea

Summary

This motion addresses the danger of chemical weapons dumped in the Baltic Sea after WWII. It calls for increased monitoring, international cooperation, and better funding to protect human health and marine ecosystems.
9 27.04.2021
Other
economy
environment
public safety
international relations

Key points

  • The Baltic Sea contains at least 50,000 tonnes of chemical and conventional weapons dumped after World War II.
  • Leaking toxic substances pose severe risks to human health, food safety, and marine biodiversity.
  • The pollution threatens economic sectors including fishing and renewable energy production.
  • There is an urgent need to declassify information regarding the exact locations of these munitions.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on chemical residues in the Baltic Sea, based on Petitions Nos 1328/2019 and 0406/2020 Chemical residues in the Baltic Sea based on petitions 1328/2019 and 0406/2020 under Rule 227(2)
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