Following our previous circular GN/2025/240, the Council’s Presidency and the European Parliament’s representatives reached a provisional political agreement yesterday on a targeted revision of the EU regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR). The aim is to simplify the implementation of the existing rules and postpone their application to allow operators, traders and authorities to prepare adequately. This means extension of the application date by one year until 30th December 2026 and a simplification report and review by 30 April 2026.
Next steps: The provisional agreement will now have to be endorsed and formally adopted by both institutions before entering into force, replacing the current EUDR. Vote at European Parliament Plenary Session expected mid December, approval by Council thereafter and publication in the official journal before the end of the year.
The full official press release can be accessed at:
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/12/04/eu-deforestation-law-council-and-parliament-reach-a-deal-on-targeted-revision/
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