Press Release: Environment: Commission urges Cyprus and Lithuania to comply with EU waste legislation

Two Member States have not correctly interpreted or applied EU waste laws: Cyprus (for landfill) and Lithuania (for packaging waste), causing harm to human health and the environment, potentially creating barriers to trade and distorting competition.

On the recommendation of Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik, the Commission has referred Cyprus to the European Court of Justice and sent Lithuania a reasoned opinion, requesting amendments to its national legislation.

If Lithuania fails to reply within two months, the Commission may also refer their case to the Court.

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