Germany’s Scholz wants new EU anti-deforestation law delayed – POLITICO

Germany’s Scholz wants new EU anti-deforestation law delayed – POLITICO

“To be clear: the regulation must be practicable,” Scholz said on Thursday. Scholz is the first head of government to call for delaying the new rules. This comes after a group of agriculture ministers, as well as center-right politicians like German MEP Peter Liese of the European People’s Party — the political family of von … Read more

Deforestation law risks pushing Indonesia toward China – POLITICO

Deforestation law risks pushing Indonesia toward China – POLITICO

According to Chris Humphrey, executive director of the EU-ASEAN Business Council, the EUDR has caused particular anxiety in Indonesia, and while it’s good that the country was discussing issues in a joint task force with the EU, its producers may well take their business elsewhere. “Whether the EU likes it or not, they may sell … Read more

New Brussels demo begins with bonfire outside EU Parliament – POLITICO

New Brussels demo begins with bonfire outside EU Parliament – POLITICO

BRUSSELS — Guess who’s back! Farmers arrived in Brussels’ European Quarter Tuesday morning, in a new demonstration against policies which they say are whacking their business. A ring of tractors circled Place du Luxembourg outside the European Parliament, where farmers milled around a blazing fire while “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees blared from loudspeakers. … Read more