EU Countries Seek More Cuts to Deforestation Rules, Letter Shows

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Eighteen EU countries call for EU Deforestation Law 'simplification'

Eighteen member states called for the 'simplification' and postponement of the implementation of the EU deforestation law, amid criticism from civil society over the move.

EU Nations Call for Simplifying, Delaying Deforestation Rules

Several European Union members are asking the bloc’s executive to further simplify and delay the application of rules aimed at curbing global deforestation to reduce red tape for more compliant nations.

EU countries seek more cuts to deforestation rules, letter shows

By Kate Abnett and Julia Payne BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Most European Union countries have demanded further changes to the bloc’s anti-deforestation law, saying some of its producers cannot be expected to meet its terms and face a competitive disadvantage, a letter seen by Reuters showed. From December, the deforestation law, a world first, will require operators placing goods including soy, beef and palm oil, onto the EU market to provide proof thei…

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