2024-11-14 17:55:09
Climate Change
Regulation
EU Deforestation Law Faces Delays and Dilution
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European Union: Ursula von der Leyen on standby
Politics
Ursula von der Leyen is waiting for the confirmation of her new Commission by the European Parliament, which is blocked in a power struggle between the EPP and the Social Democrats. Central points of contention are the nomination of Manfred Weber (EPP) and Iratxe García Pérez as well as the candidates Raffaele Fitto, Olivér Várhelyi and Teresa Ribera. The confirmation of the Commission is delayed, which makes the EU incapable of action, especially in view of the change of power in the USA.
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EUDR: Parliament backs ‘no risk’ group, trade partners accuse EU of protectionism
Politics
Environment
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen may be urged to withdraw the EUDR proposal, and the Hungarian presidency has called for the Parliament to avoid changes to maintain 'predictability and legal certainty'. However, MEPs from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party broke ranks to vote against amendments supported by the EPP and far-right parties, signaling potential divisions within the Council.
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Europe: EU Parliament Undermines Forest Protection Law
Politics
Environment
The EU Parliament has further hollowed out the Forest Protection Law (EUDR) by pushing through amendments in collaboration with far-right forces such as the AfD-affiliated group "Europe of Sovereign Nations." This leads to delays and uncertainty, as the Council and Parliament must now renegotiate the amendments. The EUDR is part of the Green Deal by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and aims to reduce the consumption of products linked to deforestation. Critics accuse the EPP group under..
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