Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000755/2025/rev.1
to the Commission
Rule 144
Tomáš Zdechovský (PPE)
Following recent consultations with representatives of the food sector in the Czech Republic, I would like to draw the attention of the Commission to the potential impact of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on the making available on the Union market and the export from the Union of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation.
According to the latest information, food producers from third countries where deforestation is taking place are planning to use this Regulation to engage in commercial practices that could have a major impact on food prices in the EU. Specifically, they intend to export produce from areas affected by deforestation to Asia, while exporting goods from non-deforested areas to the EU at higher prices. This could result in a significant increase in food prices in the EU and the distortion of fair competition.
In the light of the foregoing:
- 1.Has the Commission analysed the potential impact of these trade practices on food prices in the EU?
- 2.Is the Commission aware of the risk of distortion of competition resulting from these strategies being employed by third‑country producers?
- 3.What measures does the Commission plan to take to prevent these practices and to ensure price stability on the European food market?
Submitted: 19.2.2025