EU Parliament Faces Controversy Over Green Deal Amendments

CDU/CSU and FDP's collaboration with AfD to amend deforestation law raises political tensions.

The EU Parliament voted to amend the deforestation regulation, part of the Green Deal, delaying its implementation by a year.
CDU/CSU and FDP faced criticism for securing amendments with support from AfD and other right-wing parties.
Key amendments include creating a 'zero-risk' category for certain countries, potentially benefiting some exporters.
The vote was marked by technical issues, prompting calls for a recount, but the objections were overruled.
The Council of the EU must still approve the amendments, with a risk of reverting to the original regulation if no agreement is reached.