In a rare show of alignment, the United States and Qatar have jointly warned the European Union that its proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) could pose an “existential threat” to global energy affordability and security. The two nations argue that the EU’s plan to impose extraterritorial fines for non-compliance with environmental and human […]
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By Pieter Cleppe, editor-in-chief, BrusselsReport.eu As the European Commission charges ahead with a new climate ambition—cutting emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels—it seems determined to ignore both economic warning signs and the political will of European citizens. Despite a clear electoral setback for green parties in the 2024 European Parliament elections, Brussels
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The recent European Parliament election results have renewed speculation that the implementation of new EU deforestation regulations will be delayed, amid significant opposition to the European Green Deal. A postponement of the EUDR implementation would be favorable for those involved in the palm oil supply chain, from small-scale farmers in Suuth East Asia to manufacturers