This paper traces the development of European environment policy before going on to discuss the role of the European Parliament and its Environment Committee. After describing the institutional changes that have taken place over the past ten years at a European level, the article explores some further modifications to the Treaties which would facilitate environment policy making. The paper also highlights some of the specific policy areas that the Environment Committee is currently addressing and concludes with a look to the future prospects of European environment policy.
European Energy and Environmental Law Review