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On 10 December, the European Commission published its legislative proposal for an Environmental Omnibus. This Omnibus is already the 8^th simplification package published during the new mandate.

The proposal aims to cut red tape by addressing, among others, the following existing laws:

- Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA) & Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directives

- Infrastructure for Spatial Information (INSPIRE) Directive

- Elements of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Schemes

- Waste Framework Directive

Please note that the following laws/elements have not been considered by the European Commission for this 8th Omnibus package:

- Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD)

- Nature Restoration Law

FIEC welcomes the package, as many of the simplification suggestions by the construction industry have been reflected in the legislative proposals. The European construction industry is committed to helping make the regulatory framework more effective and accessible, without compromising environmental protection. Clear criteria, proportionate obligations, and adequate operational tools are essential to achieving climate and environmental goals.

Link to the legislative package on the website of the European Commission.

Link to the FIEC Position Paper “Simplification of Environmental Legislation: Driving Circularity, Decarbonisation and Competitiveness”.

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