EU deforestation law enforcement sparks clash between centre-right and socialists
The European Parliament is currently divided over the enforcement of the EU’s anti-deforestation law (EUDR), with the centre-right and socialists at odds over its implementation. Two leading MEPs are calling for a delay in enforcing the law, citing concerns about its impact on trade and the EU’s animal feed supply.
On the other hand, the Socialists & Democrats (S&D) group is urging the European Commission to stick to the original timeline for implementing the law. They emphasize the importance of applying the EUDR without delay and supporting affected companies, producer countries, and enforcement authorities in complying with the regulation.
The EPP and S&D are also at odds over the issuance of guidelines and FAQs to help companies implement the rules. While the EPP is calling for a delay in publishing these resources, the S&D is urging the Commission to finalize them urgently and provide a user-friendly IT system for compliance document submission.
The European Commission has assured stakeholders that additional guidelines will be issued in October, despite promises to publish them earlier. The debate over the enforcement of the anti-deforestation law continues to be a point of contention in the European Parliament.
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John Peterson graduated with a degree in Agricultural Sciences from Wageningen University in the Netherlands. His specialization is in sustainable crop production and soil health management. John is passionate about integrating modern technology with traditional farming methods to enhance productivity while preserving the environment. He currently works as a consultant, helping farmers adopt sustainable practices.