Environmental damage threatens prosperity in Europe

A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) has found that Europe's environment is facing significant degradation, with biodiversity loss and ecosystem decline expected to continue. The report states that nature in Europe is facing levels of degradation, overexploitation, and biodiversity loss that pose a direct threat to European stability, security, and living standards. Despite progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing renewable energy, the overall state of Europe's environment is "not good." The EU's carbon sink has declined by 30% due to factors such as logging, wildfires, and droughts. The report highlights that natural resources provide the bedrock for Europe's economic prosperity and that protecting nature is essential for competitiveness and well-being. The report was released on September 29, 2025, and serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and strengthening green policies and ambitions.

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