WTO ruling agrees that EU’s RED II unfairly discriminates against Malaysia’s palm oil but the 7% limit on palm-based biofuel is allowed.
Following the trade dispute brought by Malaysia against the European Union at the World Trade Organisation, the dispute settlement panel has since issued its first ruling, agreeing with some, but not all, of the charges brought by Malaysia against the EU, as well as France and Lithuania.
Renewal of GSP for Philippines and EBA for Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar
The European Commission voted in September 2021 to renew the Generalised Scheme of Preference (GSP) for the period of 2024 – 2027 with 6 new proposals to be added.
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) watered down but proceeds towards implementation
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) moves closer to being implemented, but not before being watered down at the European Council by some member states. The Directive will now have to be voted by the European Parliament before entering into force.