A bear attack in Slovakia reveals what the far right really wants

Across the globe, populists are rolling back efforts to save nature and the planet.

EU approved Slovak law to kill bears in return for nature vote, minister claims

The alleged quid pro quo, which Brussels denies, is the latest twist behind a major nature restoration bill that finally passed on Monday.

Rogue Austrian minister burns bridges to save EU nature law

Cue the lawsuits, potential fines, dueling allegations โ€”ย and, for Leonore Gewessler, a great campaign ad.

New EU nature law will fail without farmers, scientists warn

Open letter calls for green policies that empower farmers, after months of protests jeopardise future of flagship biodiversity dealThe EUโ€™s nature restoration law will only work if it is enacted in partnership with farmers, a group of leading scientist…

โ€˜Badโ€™ EU nature law needs to โ€˜go back to the drawing board,โ€™ Belgian PM says

Belgium, which holds the Council presidency, is meant to act as an honest broker in talks.