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Asis du CESE sur la proposition de règlement du Parlement européen et du Conseil modifiant le règlement (CE) n° 812/2004 du Conseil établissant des mesures relatives aux captures accidentelles de cétacés dans les pêcheries et modifiant le règlement (CE) n° 88/98
Avis du CESE: Captures accidentelles de cétacés dans les pêcheries (catégorie C)
Avis du CESE sur la Proposition de règlement du Parlement européen et du Conseil relatif à la protection des espèces de faune et de flore sauvages par le contrôle de leur commerce (refonte)
Avis du CESE: Protection des espèces de faune et de flore sauvages/contrôle de leur commerce (catégorie C)
is pleased with the Commission's commitment to allot financial and human resources from EU funds to address wildlife trafficking;
highlights the significance of implementing effective and discouraging measures against wildlife trafficking, suggesting that the current level of sanctions proposed by the Council under the Environmental Crime Directive is insufficient and must be increased;
recommends the establishment of consistent structures in all Member States;