One of the most critical points raised by EU parliamentarians was the possibility of self -decline for enterprises with social and environmental impacts
Congressmen expressed their concerns in a letter addressed to the President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil, (Republicans-PB). The reason for the correspondence was a bill that proposes the flexibility of the country. The letter, sent last Thursday (19), underlines the restlessness of European parliamentarians regarding the proposal that aims to accelerate the licensing process for strategic enterprises, such as oil exploration in the mouth of the Amazon, without properly considering the environmental risks involved.
The project, which has already been approved with modifications by May, still awaits a vote on, without a set date to occur. European congressmen highlighted in their letter that the revisions proposed in the bill change and remove essential provisions from the current Brazilian environmental licensing process. They expressed concern about how quickly the project is being processed, especially due to the potential adverse consequences it can cause.
One of the most critical points raised was the possibility of self -decline for enterprises with significant social and environmental impacts, which would be carried out through online forms, without proper supervision and control. The discussion about the bill has extended in the Federal Senate and now awaits a vote in the House of Representatives, which will only occur after the recess of the National Congress.
*With information from Bruno Pinheiro
*Report produced with the aid of AI
