European Union member states are seeking to postpone the implementation of the bloc's anti-deforestation law by another year, an EU negotiating draft dated November 10 shows.
The draft document, which was seen by Reuters on Tuesday, now suggests deferring the law's application to December 30, 2026 for larger firms, and June 30, 2027 for smaller ones.
The European Commission last month proposed adjustments to ease compliance for smallholders and businesses, but stopped short of delaying the landmark policy. For many member states, "the Commission's proposal alone was not enough," the draft said.
Source : Reuters.com