Changes to EU's Nature Restoration Law explained

MEPs came to farmers' rescue on July 11, when they agreed the IED should exclude cattle farms, and the existing definition of 'industrial' farms remain.

Nature restoration in the EU survived a vote on July 12 by MEPs. However, opposers succeeded in moderating many of the proposals, which will be further discussed in trilogue negotiations.

They have also considerably toned down the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED), since it was revised in line with the European Green Deal.