Waste Framework Directive

The Council held a policy debate on a thematic strategy on the prevention and recycling of waste and a proposal for a Directive on waste, covering in particular the aim of the thematic strategy and the adequacy of the proposed measures at EU and national levels for meeting the policy aim of the thematic strategy.

The delegations generally welcomed the strategy and its objective of transforming the EU into a "recycling society" while expressing their opinion on some specific aspects of the Commission proposal, such as waste hierarchy, waste prevention and legislative measures.

The outcome of the debate should provide guidance for further Council's work.