Nature protection: Commission decides to refer GERMANY to the European Court of Justice over failure to properly implement the Habitats Directive

Published on February 17, 2021

European Commission Press release Brussels, 18 Feb 2021 The European Commission has decided today to refer Germany to the European Court of Justice for not respecting its obligations under the Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC) on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora.

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