European lawmakers rejected a draft law aimed at monitoring forest health, which would have required EU countries to collect forestry data to prepare for forest fires. The rejection, primarily by far-right and centrist MEPs, has halted EU negotiations on the proposal, which was intended to ensure accurate forest data availability. Critics argue that the rejection undermines efforts to address declining forest biodiversity and increasing environmental threats. Some lawmakers and NGOs express regret over the lost opportunity for improved forest resilience, while forest owners oppose the proposal due to concerns over bureaucracy and unclear benefits.