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On the occasion of the 10th Forest Europe Ministerial Conference, we would like to share with you the joint statement signed by the leading European organisations representing the forest and wood-based sectors.

Only a few months before the application of the EU Deforestation Regulation on 30 December 2026, the undersigned associations, committed to fighting deforestation and supporting a workable implementation of the EUDR requirements, reiterate their call for addressing the remaining flaws, gaps and artificial constraints affecting the functioning of the Information System.

The event reflected a growing consensus among policymakers, cities and financial actors that the future of sustainable construction will increasingly rely on extending the lifespan of existing buildings rather than focusing exclusively on new construction. Several examples presented during the webinar illustrated how local authorities and urban projects across Europe are already experimenting with innovative renovation and adaptive reuse strategies.

Forest Tracks: Country-Level Market Insights 2025/2026 is a compilation of national reports submitted by countries to the eighty-third session of the UNECE Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry. The document provides a comprehensive overview of forest and forest product-related policies and market trends in Armenia, Austria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, German, Ireland, Kyrgyz Republic, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.

The Forest Bioeconomy Investment Accelerator 2026, a joint initiative of the European Investment Bank Group, the European Forest Institute and the Bioregions Facility, has launched its call for projects. Approximately 10 forest and bioeconomy projects will be selected to participate in a closed-door dialogue with EIB Group experts and investment practitioners, focusing on investment readiness, financing pathways, and bankability.

The Commission has published its simplification package for the EU Deforestation Regulation. Please see the Commission press release here.

From agriculture, livestock, forest, forest-based industries and feed to vegetable oil and protein meal, many sectors call on EU institutions and Member States to take the necessary time to address their persistent concerns over the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). While well-intentioned, the EUDR risks undermining the competitiveness, resilience and autonomy of important European sectors if its implementation is not carefully reviewed and simplified.

The EU Commission has prepared an updated version of the EUDR supply chain infographic that you can download at following link: EUDR supply chain infographics (3rd edition) – Publications Office of the EU This revised version updates the original document, reflecting the amendments agreed by the co-legislators in December 2025 and their effect on obligations for various actors across the supply chain.

On 31 March, the EU Commission published the “Guidance on the protection of bird species under the Birds Directive” clarifying the implementation of Articles 5 and 9 of the Birds Directive.

On 26 March 2026, DG Trade organized the webinar EU-Canada CETA SME Roundtable. In the current turbulent context marked by deteriorating EU-US relations, DG TRADE highlighted the opportunities offered by the CETA free trade agreement for European SMEs seeking to expand into new markets.