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EU may delay anti deforestation law again until 2026 over IT system concerns
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Published on 24 April 2026
Implementation could slip again because an IT system
The European Union is considering a second one-year delay to its anti-deforestation law, potentially pushing implementation to 2026. Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall pointed to concerns about whether the required IT system is ready. The move comes amid opposition from businesses and trading partners, even after the EU signed a free trade agreement with Indonesia.
- EU weighs a second one-year postponement of anti deforestation rules
- Implementation could move from 2025 to 2026
- Commissioner cites IT system readiness as the bottleneck
- Businesses and partners oppose the delay despite Indonesia deal
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