The EU and Indonesia opened “an exciting new chapter” in trade this week, with the Indonesia–EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) being signed in Bali following years of diplomatic wrangling.
Palm oil exports have proven to be the most contentious issue during the talks. European officials insist its production drives deforestation and pollution, with the trade dispute spilling into the arena of diplomacy and chilling ties between Jakarta and Brussels.
