Thanks to S&Ds, the European Parliament greenlights first-ever comprehensive EU law to restore nature
In a historic victory, the Socialists and Democrats drove a progressive majority in the European Parliament in Strasbourg today to approve the first-ever Nature Restoration Law, aiming to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030, and all its ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050.
With 81% of European habitats in poor condition, the adopted Nature Restoration Law is crucial to reverse the loss of biodiversity, combat climate change, enhance agricultural resilience, and meet our international commitments. Contrary to the conservatives’ and far right’s misleading claims, pitting farming against environment policies, for the S&Ds it is crystal clear that there can be no sustainable food production without healthy nature.
Today's vote highlights the S&Ds’ ability to foster unity among members across various party affiliations, striking compromises that balance ambitious goals with practical feasibility.*
