The evaluation is part of a broader 'Fitness Check' due in early 2016, which takes stock of EU legislation to ensure that it is fit for purpose.
The consultation consists of a range of questions, including whether the directives have met their nature conservation objectives, whether the associated social and economic benefits are appreciated and, if so, whether they are doing so at a reasonable cost.
Interested individuals and organisations across Europe are invited to give their views on key issues through an online public questionnaire that will run for twelve weeks.
NFU comment:
“The Commission is consulting on whether the framework for these Directives is proportionate and fit for purpose and delivering as expected. The consultation does not consider possible future changes to legislation, but if required, a separate impact assessment would be needed.”
Find out more about the consultation on the Europa website here.
Your comments are required:
The NFU will be responding to the consultation. We are collating member's experience of the Directives to inform our response. We'd welcome your thoughts and comments on the Directives to develop our response. Please forward these to Claire Robinson.Email Y2xhaXJlLnJvYmluc29uQG5mdS5vcmcudWs=.
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