EU Parliament narrowly passes ambitious nature restoration law amid protests and concerns

The EU Parliament passed the Nature Restoration Law, a key part of the European Green Deal, in a close 324-312 vote with 12 abstentions.
The law sets binding targets for restoring degraded ecosystems and habitats for at least 20% of EU land and sea areas by 2030.
Law faced opposition from the European People's Party over concerns about impacts on food security and farmers' incomes.
Climate activists argue the law is crucial for meeting climate and biodiversity commitments, while farmers protested against potential restrictions.
The approved law will now undergo negotiations with EU member states before final approval, a process that could take months.