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EU Commission sends 6 states to court for causing environmental damage

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Source: Agencies 26 Jan 2023 17:13 0 Shares

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The European Commission refers Bulgaria, Ireland, Greece, Italy, Latvia, and Portugal to the EU Court of Justice for failing to implement several provisions on the prevention of the spread of invasive alien species.

This list currently includes 88 species, for instance plants such as the water hyacinth and animals like the Asian hornet or the raccoon, that require action at European level.

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