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EU Delays Deforestation Law, Sparks Outcry and Concern

1/6/2025

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Former EU environment commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius condemned the EU's postponement of its deforestation law, claiming it damages credibility and encourages rule-breaking. He called for stringent regulations to level the playing field for sustainable businesses. Simultaneously, the coffee industry grapples with the looming EUDR, battling persistent farmer poverty and unfair value distribution.

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Former EU environment commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius condemned the EU's postponement of its deforestation law, claiming it damages credibility and encourages rule-breaking. He called for stringent regulations to level the playing field for sustainable businesses. Simultaneously, the coffee industry grapples with the looming EUDR, battling persistent farmer poverty and unfair value distribution.