In June 2023, the European Union announced plans to adopt the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR), which mandates the trade of commodities (e.g. coffee, cocoa, beef, soy, rubber, timber, and palm oil) in and out of the EU market to prove that they do not originate from a newly deforested land after December 31, 2020. Big firms have until December 2024 to apply the new rules, while small and medium-sized firms have until June 2025. Failure to comply may result in fines, confiscation of products or revenues, or products being banned from the EU market.

Balance of probabilities: The standard of proof in civil cases where a claim is considered true if it is more likely than not to be true, typically exceeding a 50% likelihood.

Beyond reasonable doubt: The prosecution bears the burden of proving that the defendant is guilty beyond all reasonable doubt.

For the purpose of this debate, a ‘sympathetic villain’ persona is when an individual displays behaviours that are considered to be unvirtuous (e.g., being blunt and aggressive, prioritizing self-interest over helping others, etc.). However, their behaviours are still within the legal boundary, and other people may sometimes be able to understand the motivations for their actions.

Such figures in the media include Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, Eva in We Need to Talk About Kevin, and Maleficent.

"Ride or die" refers to a type of relationship where one partner is willing to support or stay with the other partner through any situation, regardless of the circumstances or consequences. It often implies loyalty, commitment, and unwavering support, even in difficult or dangerous situations.