Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2739(RSP)
Deforestation Regulation - list of countries presenting a low or high risk
Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3) of the Rules of Procedure to the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1093 of 22.5.2025 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards a list of countries that present a low or high risk of producing relevant commodities for which the relevant products do not comply with Article 3, point (a)
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 9 July 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 9 July 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
9 July 2025 · decision 7
Climate & environment, Objection to a Commission measure
Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure
Deforestation Regulation - list of countries presenting a low or high risk
Objection passed On the objection: 373 for · 289 against · 26 abstained by a small majority
AI summary:Parliament objected to the Commission's list of countries with low or high deforestation risk for products sold in the EU, arguing the data is outdated and the method flawed.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The versions differ only in wording: the word "Commission" is removed before the regulation reference in both paragraphs.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Environment, Climate and Food Safety
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Alexander Bernhuber (EPP)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 9 Jul 2025
AI summary:Parliament considers that the Commission's Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1093 on country risk categories exceeds its powers and calls for its repeal.
Tabled for plenary· 3 Jul 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0321/2025
AI summary:Parliament considers that Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1093 exceeds the implementing powers of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 and calls for its repeal.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 1 step
9 July 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 9 Jul 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0321/2025Adopted text TA10-0149/2025
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2739(RSP)