Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000813/2025/rev.1
to the Commission
Rule 144
Lena Düpont (PPE), Christine Schneider (PPE), Ralf Seekatz (PPE), Andrea Wechsler (PPE), Alexandra Mehnert (PPE), Sven Simon (PPE), David McAllister (PPE), Jens Gieseke (PPE), Marion Walsmann (PPE), Stefan Köhler (PPE), Monika Hohlmeier (PPE), Sabine Verheyen (PPE), Norbert Lins (PPE), Michael Gahler (PPE), Hildegard Bentele (PPE), Angelika Niebler (PPE)
The issue of flood protection is playing an increasingly important role within the European Union. The expansion and reinforcement of dykes is therefore of particular importance. At the same time, the current requirements for compensation areas and replacement measures make the expansion of flood protection systems more difficult.
- 1.In the Commission’s view, which objective should be prioritised in the inherent conflict of interests between nature conservation and flood protection?
- 2.Is the Commission planning to amend the Habitats Directive, and if so, should flood protection measures – in particular the renovation and raising of dykes on existing stretches and the relocation of dykes – be exempted from restrictions pertaining to compensation areas and replacement measures?
Submitted: 21.2.2025