European Commission 17 February 2025, Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union at the seventeenth Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal with regard to certain amendments of Articles and Annexes in that Convention.

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This document outlines a proposal for a Council Decision regarding the European Union's position at the seventeenth Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention, focusing on amendments to Annex IV and Article 6 of the Convention. The proposal aims to enhance legal clarity and improve waste management operations while addressing concerns raised by various Parties regarding new operations and timelines for responses to waste notifications. The EU's position reflects its commitment to leading global efforts towards a circular economy and ensuring compliance with existing regulations on waste shipments.AI