The Council of Europe has adopted an international treaty aimed at combating serious environmental crime, providing a legal framework for prosecution. However, legal experts criticize the missed opportunity to legally protect the right to a clean and healthy environment. The treaty, developed over two years, defines various environmental offences and aims to integrate human rights into environmental policies. Critics argue that Europe is lagging in recognizing this right, with some countries opposing its inclusion. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)