The European Union has officially approved the Nature Restoration Law, a significant component of the Green Deal, during a Council meeting in Luxembourg. Austria’s last-minute change of stance, announced by Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler, played a pivotal role in the decision.

“This decision is a victory for nature. The EU unanimously supports the protection of our foundation of life,” Gewessler tweeted.

Slovakia, initially skeptical, also backed the proposal, enabling the law’s passage with a slim majority. This legislation aims to restore 20 percent of the EU’s…