European Parliament backs postponement of deforestation law for one year

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Reuters

Updated: Nov 26 2025

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Source: Reuters

Delay in Deforestation Law: The European Parliament has voted to delay the implementation of the EU's deforestation law by one year, giving companies more time to comply with the new regulations.
Compliance Deadlines: Large operators and traders must adhere to the new rules by December 30, 2026, while micro and small enterprises have until June 30, 2027.
Impact on Global Deforestation: The law aims to combat the 10% of global deforestation linked to EU consumption of certain imported commodities, but it faces opposition from some industries citing cost and logistical challenges.
Criticism of the Delay: Advocacy groups and food companies express concern that the delay undermines environmental goals and simplifies business rules, labeling it a failure of political courage.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.