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EU countries approve year-long delay to deforestation law
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on December 18, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on December 18, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
EU countries have approved a delay to the anti-deforestation law, moving its implementation to December 2026, as announced by the EU council.
BRUSSELS, Dec 18 (Reuters) - European Union countries on Thursday approved an EU deal to delay its anti-deforestation law by a year, until December 2026, the council of the EU said in a press release, clearing the final legal hurdle so the delay can pass into law.
(Reporting by Kate Abnet, Editing by Charlotte Van Campenhout)
Deforestation refers to the large-scale removal of trees from forested areas, which can lead to environmental issues such as loss of biodiversity and increased greenhouse gas emissions.
An anti-deforestation law is legislation designed to prevent the clearing of forests, aiming to protect ecosystems and combat climate change by regulating land use and promoting sustainable practices.
A press release is an official statement issued to the media to announce something of news value, such as a new law or policy, and is often used to communicate with the public.
A legal hurdle refers to a challenge or obstacle that must be overcome in the legal process, such as regulatory approvals or compliance with laws before a decision can be finalized.
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