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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...
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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.
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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...
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More onerous recycling rules for ASEAN exporters to the EU foreseen in the revised Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

The European Union (EU) is planning a significant overhaul of its packaging and packaging waste policies, hoping that it would enhance sustainability and promote the circular economy, and ensure all packaging in the EU is reusable or recyclable by 2030.
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Upcoming European Elections in June 2024 – Potential Implications for ASEAN

Elections for the European Parliament will take place on 6-9 June 2024. In the elections, EU citizens will elect representatives from local political parties who align themselves with one of the political groups in the European Parliament (or stand as...
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