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EU lawmakers seek change to deforestation law and approve delay
The European Parliament sought on Thursday to water down a ban on the import of commodities such as beef and soy linked to deforestation, and backed a one year delay to the new rule, in a fresh push-back against the EU's environmental agenda.
European Parliament Approves One-Year Delay to the EU Anti-Deforestation Law
The European Parliament voted on Thursday for a 12-month delay to the implementation of a law banning the import of commodities linked to deforestation, and adopted a series of amendments to weaken the law itself.
European Parliament votes for delay on anti-deforestation regulation
The European Parliament on Thursday voted in favour for a delay on the implementation of an anti-deforestation regulation by a year after months of criticism. EU legislators, the majority of them from the far-right and centre-right political groups,
EU parliament loosens delayed anti-deforestation rules
The European Parliament on Thursday approved a one-year delay on implementing the bloc's landmark anti-deforestation rules, while also voting to loosen some requirements of the controversial law.
EU deforestation law postponed and diluted by Parliament
The bill is set to enter into force at the end of 2024, but has now to be renegotiated with member states. A right wing majority pushed for amendments to weaken the provisions, in a contested vote. #E
European Parliament backs Weakened EU Deforestation Law amid Voting Chaos
The European Parliament has voted in favour of the proposed one-year delay in the implementation of the EU’s new deforestation law and thrown its weight behind a new ‘no-risk’ category for countries.
EU lawmakers seek change to deforestation law and back delay
The European Parliament sought on Thursday to water down a ban on the import of commodities such as beef and soy linked to deforestation, and backed a one year delay to the new rule, in a fresh push-back against the EU's environmental agenda.
European Parliament votes to delay deforestation regulation
The European Parliament voted Nov. 14 to delay for one year the implementation of the European Union  Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) that was set to go into effect Dec. 30 of this year. The law would have banned the import of commodities linked to deforestation.
EU backs ‘loophole’ for member states facing deforestation law
Proposed change set to inflame tensions with Brazil and other big agricultural producers over controversial rule
EU Parliament Demands Further Changes to Deforestation Rules
The European Parliament demanded further changes to a landmark law to tackle global deforestation, adding complications to a plan to delay the controversial rules before they take effect later this year.
EU deforestation ban in chaos as parliament loosens rules
The European Parliament on Thursday approved a one-year delay on implementing the bloc's sweeping anti-deforestation rules but also voted to loosen some requirements -- raising fresh uncertainty over
Campaigners take aim at EU Parliament amendments to EUDR
Advocacy groups have criticised the European Parliament’s request to make changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
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EPP accused of allying with far right to weaken deforestation rules
The European People’s Party secured a slim majority with right-wing and far-right groups to alter the flagship Green Deal ...