EU's Nature Restoration Law Gains Knife-edge Support Ahead of Crucial Council Meeting

Austria's pivotal decision to support the EU's Nature Restoration Law has shifted the approval closer to reality, with 64.86% of the EU population now backing the legislation. The law aims to restore 20% of the EU's land and seas by 2030, focusing on carbon capture, disaster prevention, and biodiversity protection.

Despite opposition from some member states, the EU Council meeting is expected to see the law approved, marking a significant milestone in European environmental legislation. The narrow vote and controversial moves surrounding the law highlight the complex dynamics and challenges in balancing environmental conservation with other interests within the EU.