The European Commission has once again postponed the adoption of the law on combating deforestation.

The European Commission has postponed the adoption of a key bill aimed at combating global deforestation for the second time in recent months, reports "ProAgro Group." As reported by Reuters, it concerns a regulation that would restrict the import of goods linked to the destruction of forest ecosystems — specifically soybeans, palm oil, cocoa, coffee, timber, and beef. The reason for the delay is internal disputes among EU member countries, as well as pressure from businesses demanding more time to adapt to the new requirements. In particular, agribusiness associations point to risks for supply chains and rising certification costs. The law was supposed to come into force by the end of 2024, but now its launch may be postponed until the end of this year or even next year. This causes concern among environmental organizations, which believe that the European Union is losing its leadership in the fight against climate challenges. "Every postponement is another year that Europe is ...