Dear Mr. Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and
Fisheries
On behalf of the Danish Government, I thank the EU Commission for the
opportunity to comment on the Commission's roadmap for an EU strategy for
textiles.
The Danish Government strongly supports the Commission’s decision to launch a
common European strategy for textiles, as well as achieving a green transition. A
more sustainable textile industry requires a common and coordinated effort.
The Danish Government advocates for an ambitious textile strategy that
contributes positively to environmental, climate and health outcomes, whilst
considering the current covid-19 crisis.
The Danish Government supports the outlined scope of the textile strategy, as
presented in the roadmap. Thus, we would encourage the Commission to consider
additional content in the final strategy within five prioritised areas, which we
consider to be in line with the roadmap. The Danish Governments' feedback to the
roadmap is addressed in further detail in the attached document.
We look forward to continue to participate actively in developing the final EU
textile strategy.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Ministry of Environment of Denmark if you
have any questions to Danish experience.
Kind regards,
Lea Wermelin
Minister of the Environment
Denmark