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https://www.dw.com/en/eu-lawmakers-pass-nature-restoration-bill-in-razor-thin-vote/a-66199587>
"The European Parliament has accepted a key biodiversity bill that will see the
restoration of CO2-storing peatlands but has been criticized by farmers and
other opposition groups due to fears they might lose land.
Testing the EU's global climate credentials, the lawmakers supported the
European Commission plan in a razor-thin 324-312 vote with 12 abstentions.
After weeks of intense negotiations and despite the steadfast opposition of the
legislature's biggest group, the European People's Party, the plan survived in
the vote at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Immediately after its approval, lawmakers started voting on more than 100
amendments in a bid to adjust the plan. These amendments will be negotiated
with the member states of the EU, signifying a months-long process before the
final law can be approved.
The debate surrounding the law had become an important campaign issue prior to
the European elections in June 2024. The makeup of the next European Parliament
will influence the priorities of the next European Commission, which is
currently led by Ursula von der Leyen.
The full chamber had to vote on the bill after a parliamentary commission
failed to agree on a position."
Via
Future Crunch:
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https://futurecrunch.com/good-news-trachoma-human-rights-mexico-river-madrid-spain/>
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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