EU Authorizes Negotiations for New International Tropical Timber Agreement
13 Nov 2026Effective: 09 Nov 20261 views
Who is affected:
Importers and exporters of tropical timber, timber and construction sector in the EU
Summary
The EU Council authorizes the initiation of negotiations to replace the current International Tropical Timber Agreement with a new updated accord.
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The Council of the European Union has adopted a decision that formally authorizes participation in negotiations for a new international agreement intended to replace the current International Tropical Timber Agreement. This agreement regulates global tropical timber trade and promotes its sustainable management. The re…
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OJ:L_202602549: Decisión (UE) 2026/2549 del Consejo, de 9 de noviembre de 2026, por la que se autoriza la participación en las negociaciones de un acuerdo internacional que sustituya al Convenio Internacional de las Maderas Tropicales
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