Companies slam new delay to EU deforestation law
Food and commodities groups say Brussels risks undermining its own green agenda
Food and commodities groups say Brussels risks undermining its own green agenda

Trading partners, including the US, and member states had pressured Brussels to postpone climate law further

Revisions to law, whose implementation has been delayed, come after pressure from trading partners such as Indonesia

Move to soften impact on companies of flagship climate legislation is a setback for environmental groups

Contentious supply chain directive will be weakened but not scrapped under late-night deal in Brussels

Brussels plans to work on clean energy and climate action with ‘subnational entities, business and think-tanks’

Brussels cuts number of companies forced to comply and removes clause on climate plans for business