Citation
(2006), "EU considers legal action over Clémenceau", Management of Environmental Quality, Vol. 17 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/meq.2006.08317dab.002
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
EU considers legal action over Clémenceau
The European Commission could launch infringement proceedings against France for sending the aircraft carrier Clémenceau to India for dismantling. According to a position paper for EU Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas, the vessel contains hazardous materials and so cannot legally be exported to a non-OECD country for dismantling. The note also rejects France’s argument that the Clémenceau is not covered by EU waste rules because it is a warship. The European Commission is continuing a formal assessment.