Ethiopianfarmers

Five million Ethiopian coffee farmers are facing existential threats due to a recent EU law. The European Union passed legislation two weeks ago aimed at barring the entry and sale of products deemed environmentally harmful within its member countries. The law, crafted to combat global warming and prevent deforestation, targets products linked to forest depletion, thereby promoting environmental preservation efforts. Of particular concern is the impact of this law on Ethiopia, a major exporter of forest coffee to European and global markets. The Ethiopian Coffee Association has voiced apprehension, warning that failure to accommodate Ethiopia's unique circumstances under the new…