The Commission can accept most of the changes made by the Council and it is well noted that these changes clarify in particular the future collaboration between Member States and the Commission as well as with other bodies.
However, due to the fact that forest fire prevention measures were incorporated in the Regulation and due to the fact that a change in the comitology procedure was made, which was not justified, the Commission therefore cannot support the Common Position. It has therefore made a statement in the minutes Environment Council's meeting.�