EU lawmakers on Tuesday gave the final green light to a milestone bill aimed at protecting nature in the bloc, overriding conservative attempts to torpedo a law that has angered European farmers.The rules are a central part of the EU's ambitious environmental goals under the Green Deal a set of laws aimed at helping the bloc meet its climate goals but farmers say they threaten their livelihoods.
EU agriculture ministers will discuss on Tuesday how to resolve European farmers' growing discontent as Brussels scrambles to address the issue ahead of elections this year.- Ignored warnings -
Farmers' discontent has been a growing concern in the European Parliament.