Poland’s prime minister has said he will meet the objectives of a new EU regulation focused on restoring natural resources despite being opposed to it.
But he added that his country would do so in a way that was safe and did not raise concerns.
The Nature Restoration Law, which aims to enhance agricultural land with high-diversity landscape elements, re-wet drained peatlands, and increase organic carbon stocks in mineral soils was adopted on Monday despite opposition from Poland and Hungary.
The Nature Restoration Law, which aims to enhance agricultural land with high-diversity landscape elements, re-wet drained peatlands, and increase organic carbon stocks in mineral soils was adopted on Monday despite opposition from Poland and Hungary.
Tusk argued that Poland was against the regulation because it “contains obligations without providing financing.”
He added that it also introduces "a sense of uncertainty [with] burdens and obligations [...] being imposed.”
The prime minister continued: “We will find ways that do not raise concerns for certain groups, such as farmers, ways that are safe for us, and we will involve the EU in financing.”
Tusk added that the government plans to link the restoration of wetlands and the flooding of certain farmlands, as mandated by the NRL, to the construction of the so-called Shield East, which aims to make Poland’s eastern border impenetrable to potential adversaries.
He said: “A Poland that is not coerced and does not pressure certain groups will achieve results better than the European average.”
The NRL directive means that at least 30% of habitats in poor condition are to be restored by 2030. Two thousand nature sites are prioritized, with this proportion set to increase in subsequent years.
By 2040, at least 60% of habitats in poor condition must be restored, and by 2050, this figure rises to at least 90%.
He added that it also introduces "a sense of uncertainty [with] burdens and obligations [...] being imposed.”
The prime minister continued: “We will find ways that do not raise concerns for certain groups, such as farmers, ways that are safe for us, and we will involve the EU in financing.”
Tusk added that the government plans to link the restoration of wetlands and the flooding of certain farmlands, as mandated by the NRL, to the construction of the so-called Shield East, which aims to make Poland’s eastern border impenetrable to potential adversaries.
He said: “A Poland that is not coerced and does not pressure certain groups will achieve results better than the European average.”
The NRL directive means that at least 30% of habitats in poor condition are to be restored by 2030. Two thousand nature sites are prioritized, with this proportion set to increase in subsequent years.
By 2040, at least 60% of habitats in poor condition must be restored, and by 2050, this figure rises to at least 90%.
Source: TVP World,PAP
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