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Environmental groups sue Dutch govt over North Sea bottom trawling

Published 10:38 on March 12, 2026 / Last updated at 10:38 on March 12, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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A coalition of environmental organisations has taken the Dutch government to court for allegedly failing to protect the North Sea by allowing bottom trawling.
A coalition of environmental organisations has taken the Dutch government to court for allegedly failing to protect the North Sea by allowing bottom trawling.


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