German states urge federal government, EU to ease EUDR implementation

Germany’s state agriculture ministers have called on the federal government to push for a simplified implementation of the EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR). The German Sawmill and Timber Industry Association (DeSH) welcomed the initiative, emphasizing the need for a fundamental revision of the regulation. The current requirements impose excessive bureaucratic burdens on the forestry and timber sectors and could harm businesses. The EUDR aims to prevent deforestation in global supply chains, but months of discussions have failed to resolve concerns about its impact. Critics question whether the regulation is the right tool for achieving its goal ...