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The European Commission has proposed to delay its landmark deforestation law, in the wake of immense pressure from the centre-right European People’s Party, industries, and countries affected. (Photo: CodiePie)

EU delays landmark deforestation law by year following backlash

The European Commission on Wednesday (2 October) quietly announced a 12-month delay in the implementation of its EU deforestation regulation – in the wake of immense pressure from the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP), industries, and countries affected.

The move, which the commission says will...

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The European Commission has proposed to delay its landmark deforestation law, in the wake of immense pressure from the centre-right European People’s Party, industries, and countries affected. (Photo: CodiePie)

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