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The gloves were definitely off during a debate in the European Parliament about the contentious Nature Restoration Law.

Brussels (AFP) July 11, 2023 - The European Parliament will hold a vote Wednesday on a key biodiversity bill that some MEPs say has fallen victim to electioneering.

Supporters and opponents of the biodiversity bill made their final arguments ahead of Wednesday’s tight vote.

The controversial bill faces a crucial vote in plenary next week.

The European Commission will on Wednesday put forward a proposal to ease current restrictions on genetically modified crops, which is already being denounced by environmental groups and leftwing lawmakers. The commission says the rules on GMOs (genetically modified organisms) need to be relaxed to grow crops that require fewer pesticides, are better adapted to climate change and need less water.

BRUSSELS: The European Commission on Wednesday will put forward a proposal to ease current restrictions on genetically modified crops, which is already being denounced by environmental groups and left-wing lawmakers.

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Nature Restoration Law vote tied at 44 in favour and 44 against amid claims of lies and fake news

Pressure is growing on Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to go against her party and defend the bill.

Tuesday's committee vote showed there was no majority to reject the nature restoration law — but the final vote on the report also fell short of the majority required to receive the committee approval.