EU states back new delay to anti-deforestation rules

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EU member states Wednesday backed a new one-year delay to sweeping anti-deforestation rules that have hit a wall of opposition from businesses and trading partners, diplomats told AFP.

Already delayed by a year, the rollout of the landmark law banning imports of products driving deforestation would be pushed back to the end of 2026 under plans backed by a majority of member states, which still need approval by the EU parliament.

The countries also backed a review of the legislation in April next year — before it even comes into force.

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