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Restoration: How the law was passed by the Council after all

Because Austria's Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler changed her mind at the last minute, the Nature Restoration Act was finally passed by the Council yesterday, Monday. Gewessler's vote drew the ire of her coalition partner. Decisions have also been made on the Soil Monitoring Act and the Waste Framework Directive.

By Claire Stam

Jens Geier verhandelte für die S&D in der letzten Legislatur das wichtigste Wasserstoffgesetz des Green Deal.

Green Deal: How the SPD wants to secure the regulation

It must be possible to discuss readjustments to the Green Deal without throwing the entire regulation overboard, says Jens Geier. Similar to Enrico Letta, the long-standing SPD MEP is therefore calling for an "Implementing Office" for the next legislature.

By Manuel Berkel

Urkaine peace summit: What expectations Zelenskiy raises

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced another peace summit in Switzerland – "in a few months." Although he did not specify who would host it and who would take part, Zelenskiy clarified that he wants to hold talks with Russia with international support.

By Viktor Funk

Nature Restoration Act: How a turning point emerges

The law on the restoration of nature, which is controversial among farmers, could surprisingly clear the final hurdle on Monday. Austria's Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler announced her approval on Sunday, citing the risk of flooding as one of the reasons.

By Manuel Berkel