Romania: Ministry of Environment announces acceleration of Natura 2000 (…)

February 19, 2026

Ministry of Environment announces acceleration of Natura 2000 reform to avoid European sanctions
Feb 19, 2026

Ministry of Environment announces acceleration of Natura 2000 reform to avoid European sanctions.

The Ministry of Environment announces, through a press release, significant progress in the infringement case opened by the European Commission, unblocking vital procedures and ensuring continued European funding for infrastructure projects.

[Read the article in Mediafax]

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