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The motion of the Environment Committee to reject the renaturation law as a whole did not get a majority in the plenum on Wednesday. This is above all a political defeat for the EPP, which had thrown all its weight into the balance. However, the adopted text is not a clear victory for the supporters of the law either.
By Claire Stam
Today, the European Parliament votes on the Nature Restoration Law. Rarely has an EU project been so controversial. But it's not just about protecting nature, it's also about protecting the climate. Restoring drained peatlands can play a decisive role in achieving CO2 reduction targets.
By Timo Landenberger
Six years ago, the approval of glyphosate caused a fierce political dispute, and now the decision is due to be made again: Today, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will issue its assessment – and will probably certify that the herbicide is safe. Berlin politicians nevertheless want to ban its use.
By Charlotte Wirth