The EU authorizes registration of a citizens' initiative to grant legal rights to nature and its ecosystems
26 May 2026Effective: 19 May 202690 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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