Revision of the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

Priority question for written answer P-001792/2024/rev.1
to the Commission
Rule 144
Jörgen Warborn (PPE), Jessica Polfjärd (PPE)

On 19 April 2023, Parliament approved the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR); the main commitments entered into under it enter into force on 30 December 2024.

European firms are voicing major concerns about how to implement a piece of legislation the implementation guidelines for which have not yet been submitted by the Commission, and which also raises major question marks, given that some parts appear unworkable. At the same time, non-EU countries have criticised the unilateral nature of the deforestation regulation, which is regarded as preventing third parties from accessing the European market, thus constituting a protectionist instrument that violates WTO rules.

The regulation evidently lacks the clarity to be expected from European legislation. In view of the great uncertainty surrounding practical implementation of the EUDR, we therefore propose that the deadline be extended and, in particular, we call on the Commission, in dialogue with the firms concerned, to rework those parts of the legislation that are unworkable.

Accordingly:

Does the Commission intend to revise the parts of the legislation that are unworkable? How will the Commission support the firms involved to do the right thing and monitor compliance?

Submitted: 24.9.2024