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        "msgid": "indonesia-calls-on-eu-to-enforce-wto-decision-on-palm-oil-dispute-1772059790",
        "date": "2026-02-25 18:15:10",
        "title": "Indonesia Calls on EU to Enforce WTO Decision on Palm Oil Dispute",
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        "source": "GALERT",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "Indonesia has demanded that the European Union immediately implement a World Trade Organization ruling that found its renewable energy policies unlawfully discriminate against Indonesian palm oil products. Following the expiry of a 12-month compliance period on 24 February 2026, Trade Minister Budi Santoso warned the government has prepared contingency measures if the EU fails to fully comply.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia has called on the European Union (EU) to\npromptly implement the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement\nPanel ruling in the palm oil case, DS593: EU\u2013Palm Oil.<\/p>\n<p>In an official statement issued on Wednesday, Trade Minister Budi\nSantoso said Tuesday, February 24, marked the end of the 12-month\nreasonable period of time granted to the EU to adjust policies and\nregulations found to be inconsistent with WTO provisions.<\/p>\n<p>He said the Indonesian government will continue to monitor and\nevaluate the EU\u2019s policy adjustments, particularly those related to the\nIndirect Land Use Change policy under Directive (EU) 2018\/2001, known as\nRenewable Energy Directive II, and its implementing regulations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge the EU to immediately comply with the WTO Panel\u2019s ruling so\nthat market access for Indonesian palm oil products in the EU can be\nrestored swiftly,\u201d Santoso said.<\/p>\n<p>Following the end of the implementation period, the government will\nconduct a comprehensive assessment covering regulatory aspects,\nmethodology, and trade impacts to ensure the EU has complied with the\nWTO ruling by eliminating discriminatory treatment against Indonesian\npalm oil products.<\/p>\n<p>The minister noted that the WTO ruling on the DS593 dispute, issued\non January 10, 2025, found that the EU\u2019s policy discriminated against\nIndonesian palm oil-based biofuel products compared with similar\nproducts from the EU and other countries.<\/p>\n<p>The ruling provides legal clarity that the EU\u2019s measures are\ninconsistent with the WTO\u2019s non-discrimination principle.<\/p>\n<p>At the regular meeting of the WTO\u2019s Dispute Settlement Body on\nJanuary 27, 2026, the EU reported that its policy adjustments to comply\nwith the ruling were still incomplete.<\/p>\n<p>Santoso said the government has prepared various scenarios should the\nEU fail to demonstrate full compliance by the end of the reasonable\nperiod of time, including measures to ensure legal and technical\npreparedness.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the approach reflects Indonesia\u2019s commitment to\nsafeguarding national interests while maintaining sustainable market\naccess for palm oil products in the EU.<\/p>\n<p>The government will coordinate with stakeholders, including industry\nplayers and associations, to manage the process effectively and ensure\nbusiness certainty for Indonesia\u2019s palm oil sector.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndonesia supports the sustainability agenda and the global energy\ntransition. However, sustainability policies cannot be used to justify\nmeasures that violate the non-discrimination principle in multilateral\ntrade,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia urges strong political will for WTO\nreform<\/p>\n<p>Related news: WTO supports RI in biodiesel dispute with the EU:\nMinister<\/p>\n<p>Indonesia calls on EU to enforce WTO decision on palm oil dispute<\/p>\n<p>February 25, 2026 17:57 GMT+700<\/p>\n<p>Trade Minister Budi Santoso. \/ANTARA\/HO-Trade Ministry\/rst.<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Maria Cicilia, Resinta Sulistiyandari<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-calls-on-eu-to-enforce-wto-decision-on-palm-oil-dispute-1772059790",
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