Ä45 to A1new21: TREATY CONCERNING THE ACCESSION OF UKRAINE, MOLDOVA, AND GEORGIA TO THE EUROPEAN UNION

Article 6.06: Mandatory Biodiversity Restoration The New Member States shall dedicate a specific percentage of their national territory to mandatory biodiversity restoration and protection zones, exceeding current national targets to meet Union environmental standards.

Article 6.06: Biodiversity Protection and Land-Use Governance The New Member States shall advance biodiversity protection and environmental conservation in line with Union standards, while maintaining national authority over land-use planning and resource management. Conservation measures shall balance environmental objectives with agricultural productivity, infrastructure development, and rural economic sustainability, and shall not require mandatory land designation exceeding nationally determined targets.

Article 6.07: Energy Affordability and Social Stability Safeguard All environmental and energy transition measures shall be implemented in a manner that preserves household energy affordability, industrial competitiveness, and social stability. Where compliance costs risk significant price increases or supply disruptions, the New Member States may apply temporary safeguards or derogations, subject to notification to the Parliament.