Indonesia calls on EU to implement WTO ruling in palm oil dispute
In Vietnam, Vietnam Plus reported that Indonesia has called on the EU to promptly implement the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Panel ruling in the palm oil case (DS593: EU-Palm Oil).
In an official statement, Trade Minister Budi Santoso said February 24 marked the end of the 12-month reasonable period of time granted to the EU to adjust policies and regulations found to be inconsistent with WTO provisions.
He said the Indonesian government will continue to monitor and evaluate the EU’s policy adjustments, particularly those related to the Indirect Land Use Change policy under Directive (EU) 2018/2001, known as Renewable Energy Directive II, and its implementing regulations, according to the report.
“We urge the EU to immediately comply with the WTO Panel’s ruling so that market access for Indonesian palm oil products in the EU can be restored swiftly,” Santoso said.
Category: Food & Agriculture
