Jakarta, Feb. 25 -- Indonesia has called on the European Union (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 issued on Wednesday, Trade Minister Budi Santoso said Tuesday, 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.

"We urge the EU ...