India, March 6 -- The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ordered Portugal to pay the European Commission €10 million (£8.7m) for failing to comply with laws requiring it to protect biodiversity. The country was also ordered to pay a compulsory daily fine of €41,250 until it complies with the court order made in 2019 for violating the 'Habitats Directive'.

CJEU on March 5, 2026, said the "penalty payment constitutes an appropriate financial means to encourage that Member State to take the necessary measures to put an end to the breach found and to ensure the full execution of the judgment C-290/18."

The compulsory daily fine would stay in place until the CJEU ruling has been completely executed. However, it wo...