A plan to obtain member state endorsement of the Commission’s intention to withdraw the ‘circular economy’ proposal to reduce waste landfill was dealt an unexpected blow today (10 February) by Europe ministers meeting in Brussels.
The Commission planned to ask ministers meeting at the general affairs council today whether they had a strong objection to the plan. Leaked draft conclusions yesterday showed that the ministers were about to sign off on the plan, part of the Commission’s work programme for 2015.
Environment ministers, a majority of whom expressed their disapproval of the plan in December, privately accused the Commission of trying to …read more
Source: European Voice
