In a year with elections in countries such as Spain or Poland, the EPP declares war on a key law for the protection of biodiversity. Liberal leaders such as France's Emmanuel Macron or, just this week, Belgium's Alexander de Croo, have called for a "pause" in Europe's intense environmental legislation.

The European People's Party (EPP), led by German Manfred Weber, seeks to remain the main political force in the European Parliament after the European elections in June 2024.