The European Parliament has approved a series of amendments to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), including an additional one-year extension to the compliance timeline. Under the revised schedule, large companies must comply by 30 December 2026, while smaller operators have until 30 June 2027. This decision aligns with the Council’s position and is expected to be formally adopted by the end of 2025.
The extension follows persistent challenges with the Commission’s IT system, which is intended to support the submission of electronic due diligence statements. Although the Commission initially proposed a six-month grace period, both Parliament and Council endorsed a full-year delay to ensure a smoother transition and allow time to strengthen the digital infrastructure.
MEPs also backed measures to simplify compliance, including shifting the responsibility for due diligence statements to the first company placing products on the EU market. Earlier changes had already reduced reporting to one statement per year.
Another review of the regulation is planned for May 2026, signaling more adjustments ahead.
Environmental organisations raised concerns about the continued postponements, warning that they may weaken the regulation’s effectiveness and increase uncertainty for companies.
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