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Delay of EU Anti-Deforestation Law: Centre-Right Celebrates While NGOs Express Outrage

News RoomBy News RoomDecember 4, 2024
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The European People’s Party (EPP), a centre-right political group, has announced its influence in securing a one-year delay for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation, which aims to prevent market access for products linked to deforestation. The new deadline for companies to certify that their products are not associated with forest clearance has been pushed back to December 30, 2025. This decision was made through an agreement between Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and national governments, representing a compromise following external pressures from trading partners and various interest groups. The EPP intended to amend the law further, but it faced challenges from the EU Council, which refused to make substantial changes beyond the postponement.

The EPP’s lead negotiator, Christine Schneider, hailed the postponement as a victory for European businesses, implying that it would provide necessary planning security for affected sectors, including agriculture and forestry, while reducing potential bureaucratic burdens. Despite this, their efforts to create a ‘no risk’ category for countries, which would have exempted them from significant law requirements, fell short as the EU Council denied additional alterations. The compromise reached involved commitments from the European Commission to finalize a country risk benchmarking system and online resources in alignment with the impending law, as well as to evaluate administrative burden reductions for countries demonstrating effective forest management by mid-2028.

Environmental organizations expressed their concerns regarding the delay. They criticize the postponement as counterproductive, arguing that it would enable continued deforestation in the interim period. Anke Schulmeister-Oldenhove from the WWF highlighted that although the core aspects of the law remain intact, the delay diminishes the positive impact initially intended to address deforestation. Moreover, Nicole Polsterer from the forest protection group Fern emphasized that member states collectively resisted the EPP’s attempts to weaken the law, asserting their commitment to maintaining its robust framework against deforestation.

On the business front, certain sectors showed support for the extension of the compliance deadline, indicating that it would facilitate a more effective transition toward the regulation’s implementation. The Swedish Forest Industries Federation recognized the delay as an essential opportunity to clarify lingering uncertainties before the law takes effect. The Confederation of European Paper Industries also welcomed the additional time to refine practical issues, such as the transition period for timber products and support mechanisms for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigating the new regulations.

The EU Deforestation Regulation itself mandates that firms trading with the EU must demonstrate due diligence in ensuring their supply chains are free from products often associated with deforestation, including palm oil, cattle, soy, coffee, cocoa, timber, and rubber, alongside their derivatives. The recent political negotiations have necessitated a final approval from the EU Council and Parliament before the regulation can be officially enacted into law, further emphasizing the intricate dynamics of legislative processes within the EU framework.

In conclusion, while the EPP claims a significant win in delaying the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation, the potential for increased deforestation in the immediate future remains a point of contention. The commercial sector’s mixed reactions highlight the balancing act between regulatory compliance and operational viability. Although environmental advocates have successfully preserved the essence of the law, the postponed enforcement deadline reflects ongoing tension in the EU regarding environmental governance and industry interests as it seeks to address the complex challenge of deforestation effectively.

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