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EU Labels No Member States as ‘High Risk’ in Controversial Anti-Deforestation Rankings

In a move sparking international controversy, the European Commission has officially published its long-awaited country classifications under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), revealing that all 27 EU member states have been placed in the “low risk” category. The EUDR introduces a risk-based system—low, standard, and high—that governs the level of due diligence required from companies […]

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EP Rapporteur of EU deforestation directive to become European Commissioner

Trade, Uncategorized / ENM

Christophe Hansen (picture), a former member of the European Parliament’s trade committee, has been nominated as Luxembourg’s next European Commissioner. The politician has a background in trade and environmental policy and may reportedly be considered to become the EU’s new Agriculture Commissioner. Reflecting on his nomination, Hansen stated, “I am honored to be entrusted with

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On Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizergate

European Union / ENM

By Lars Patrick Berg MEP According to a report by the news platform Euractiv, a Belgian lobbyist has filed a lawsuit against a second term of office of the President of the European Commission. Today, Ursula von der Leyen had to appear in an expedited public hearing before the Brussels Court of First Instance. In

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