George Becali (NI), in writing. – (RO) Illegal logging is a widespread phenomenon, given that each year, an area of natural forest covering the size of Greece is lost. The European regulation lays down the obligations for operators who place timber and timber products on the market. Suppliers must be able to be identified throughout the whole production or marketing chain and the sanctions imposed by Member States should go as far as seizing the timber or timber products and even suspending the authorisation to trade immediately.