64 NGOs Urge EU to Withdraw from Controversial Mineral Pact with Rwanda Amidst Congo War Fallout

64 NGOs Urge EU to Withdraw from Controversial Mineral Pact with Rwanda Amidst Congo War Fallout
2 months ago

In a significant move, a coalition of 64 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has called on the European Union (EU) to cancel its mineral trade agreement with Rwanda. This plea arises from escalating tensions connected to the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has intensified concerns about human rights violations and resource exploitation in the region.

Continue reading
EU Concludes Agreement to Postpone Controversial Deforestation Legislation

EU Concludes Agreement to Postpone Controversial Deforestation Legislation
4 months ago

In a significant development, the European Union has reached a formal agreement to delay the implementation of its contentious deforestation regulation by one year. This decision, announced on December 3, 2024, comes as member states negotiated the finer points of the law, aimed at combatting global deforestation linked to European imports. The legislation, originally set to be enforced in early 2025, will now take effect in 2026.

Continue reading