Europe

EU politicians pass vote on controversial Nature Restoration Law

Rebellion by Fine Gael MEPs against centre-right EPP helps defeat attempt to kill the law

Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg took part in a demonstration with activists in favor of the nature restoration law in front of the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, eastern France, yesterday. Photograph: Frederick Florin/AFP
Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg took part in a demonstration with activists in favor of the nature restoration law in front of the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, eastern France, yesterday. Photograph: Frederick Florin/AFP
Naomi O’Leary
Wed Jul 12 2023 - 15:30 • 3 MIN READ

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Naomi O’Leary

Naomi O’Leary

Naomi O’Leary is Europe Correspondent of The Irish Times