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EU Parliament's centrist majority splits over deforestation rules
- Center-right EPP pushes a one-year postponement and lighter due diligence to align with member states.
- Socialists and Renew Europe oppose diluting anti-deforestation rules, fearing weakening protections.
- Parliament postponed application of deforestation rules after IT issues and is now considering further delays.
- Council positions a 2026 final application date with a six-month cushion for micro and small operators.
- MEPs advocating for reform warn the council mandate is flawed and could reopen negotiations.
- The EU deforestation regulation originally aimed to start on 30 December 2024 but faced multiple delays.
- The vote could reveal a new fracture in the pro‑climate majority supporting von der Leyen's Commission.
- German MEP Delara Burkhardt argues for cautious review timing to avoid backtracking on protections.
- EU member states pressed for a simplified review by 2026 and potential amendments to the law.
- The regulation targets imports of commodities linked to deforestation or forest degradation.
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