European Regulations DOUE Importance: 4/10

The EU authorizes registration of a citizens' initiative to grant legal rights to nature and its ecosystems

26 May 2026 Effective: 19 May 2026 48 views
Who is affected:
European citizens, companies with environmental impact, legislators and public administrations

Summary

The European Commission approves the registration of a citizens' initiative seeking to grant legal rights to ecosystems and allow citizens to defend them in court.

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The European Commission has authorized the registration of the European citizens' initiative 'Rights of Nature', enabling its promoters to collect signatures across the EU. If it reaches one million signatures in at least 7 countries, the Commission must formally examine legislative proposals to grant legal personality…

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OJ:L_202601141: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1141 de la Comisión, de 19 de mayo de 2026, sobre la solicitud de registro, con arreglo al Reglamento (UE) 2019/788 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, de la iniciativa ciudadana europea titulada Derechos de la naturaleza: capacitar a los ciudadanos para que representen y protejan a los ecosistemas

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Construction Technology Agriculture

Categories

Tax & Revenue Labour & Employment Corporate & Business Data Protection Social Security European Regulations Grants & Subsidies Other Regulations Public Sector Education Energy Agriculture & Fisheries Real Estate

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