EU Commission seeks public views on nature directives, sparking concern from environmental groups

Published 16:20 on May 12, 2026 / Last updated at 16:20 on May 12, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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The European Commission is gathering public input on the bloc’s Birds and Habitats Directives ahead of an upcoming effectiveness assessment which environmental NGOs have warned could see nature laws substantially weakened.
The European Commission is gathering public input on the bloc’s Birds and Habitats Directives ahead of an upcoming effectiveness assessment which environmental NGOs have warned could see nature laws substantially weakened.


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