Parliament consents to EU–Côte d’Ivoire FLEGT agreement
Decision
The European Parliament adopted a legislative resolution of 10 April 2024 (P9_TA(2024)0208) and gave its consent to the conclusion of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement. It also instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.
What Changes
Parliament’s consent authorises the Union to conclude the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the EU and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber and derived products to the EU. The decision follows consideration of the Commission proposal COM(2023)0383, the draft VPA (12902/2023), the opinion of the Committee on Development and the recommendation of the Committee on International Trade (A9-0136/2024).
Who Is Affected
The outcome directly concerns the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, EU Member States and operators involved in the trade of timber and timber products to the EU, as well as the Council, the Commission and national governments and parliaments.
Sources
Official Documents
- Wednesday, 10 April 2024 - Brussels Parliament adopted consent to conclude the EU–Côte d’Ivoire Voluntary Partnership Agreement on forest law enforcement, governance and timber trade.
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