Proportionality of EU rules in the forestry sector

7.8.2024

Question for written answer  E-001495/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Alexander Bernhuber (PPE)

The regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR) introduced far-reaching rules on forestry which could be seen to be disproportionate.

• 1.How does the Commission justify introducing uniform definitions and common categories of forests, which are to apply in different Member States with different conditions?
• 2.What analyses and studies did it carry out to demonstrate the need in the forestry sector for the EUDR and its appropriateness?
• 3.To what extent was the principle of proportionality under Article 5 TEU observed when drafting the EUDR, and what was done to ensure that the rules do not go beyond what is necessary?

Submitted: 8.8.2024