In this new episode of Rethinking Europe, we sit down with John Clarke - former Director for International Relations at the European Commission DG AGRI and the EU’s chief agriculture negotiator - to unpack the EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR). Following the recent announcement of a 12-month delay in the EUDR implementation, we discuss the reasons behind this decision, which has been praised and criticized in equal measure. John shares insights on the implications of this delay, what changes are necessary for an effective implementation of the regulation, and the lessons learned for future green trade policies of the incoming Commission.

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