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"I am voting in favour of the report by Mr Iturgaiz Angulo because I think that the problem of waste disposal is a priority issue that the Member States cannot and must not fail to tackle. Applying the European Waste Directive is essential in order to ward off environmental disasters and health risks.
According to the European Commission, Europeans produce 3 billion tonnes of waste each year. Such quantities require us to make a frank assessment of the environmental impact of landfills and the correct functioning of waste management plants.
The problems facing some Member States in transposing the Waste Framework Directive are also regrettable. I agree with the appeal made to the Commission for more careful monitoring of the transposition process. The issue of waste disposal does not only affect health but also falls within the scope of fighting the infiltration of organised crime in the waste management and disposal process. Accordingly, I cannot but take a positive view of the move to strengthen the European Environment Agency, which will not only contribute to substantial improvements in the environment but also to providing politicians and citizens alike with important and reliable information."@en1
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