Infringement of the Habitats Directive: Portugal fined €10 m for "double failure"
The Portuguese Republic has been ordered to pay a lump sum of €10m to the European Commission for infringing the Habitats Directive, according to a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union, dated 05/03/2026.
The aim of this directive is to contribute to the preservation and restoration of biodiversity in Europe by establishing, in...