EU overstepping its competences in the field of forestry

Question for written answer E-001494/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Alexander Bernhuber (PPE)

In recent years, the Commission has adopted several regulations that directly affect the forestry sector, despite the fact that, according to the subsidiarity principle, responsibility for this lies with the Member States.

• 1.To what extent does the Commission consider existing Member State legislation on forestry to be inadequate, prompting it to adopt its own provisions regarding the forestry sector?
• 2.What is the legal basis for the assumption that the shared subject matter of the 'environment' also includes the direct regulation of forestry?
• 3.What measures does the Commission intend to take to ensure that future provisions respect the competences of the Member States in the field of forestry?

Submitted: 8.8.2024