Restoration of nature ‘crucial’, says commissioner amid concerns from farmers

EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness:Last week, the European People’s Party, of which she is a member, walked out of committee talks on the EU’s Nature Restoration Law. Picture: Maxwells

Farmers are fearful of proposed EU environment laws, European commissioner for financial stability Mairead McGuinness has said, but they are “crucial” to restore nature.

Last week, the European People’s Party (EPP), of which she is a member, walked out of committee talks on the EU’s Nature Restoration Law.