Climate & Environment

Supply chains: a directive with loopholes

Yesterday, the European Commission presented the long-awaited supply chain law. The directive goes further than German law. It relates to the entire value chain. Thanks to a liability clause, victims have easier access to EU courts. Nevertheless, the text contains some weaknesses. For example, EU states can determine their own sanctions, which could lead to fragmentation of the internal market. An overview.

By Charlotte Wirth

Commission warns against cybersecurity dependencies

By Till Hoppe

New EU rules as an opportunity for cleaned-up supply chains

An estimated 25m people are working in conditions that fall under the definition of forced labor: working against their will and under threat, intimidation, or coercion. According to ILO, 16m work in the private sector, often at the bottom of long supply chains.

By Redaktion Table

Informal transport Council: no agreement on Fit for 55 dossiers

By Lukas Knigge

The carrot and the stick: proposals for reform of EU fiscal rules

Future economic governance in the EU should combine two elements, the two authors from the think tank Centre for European Policy (cep) in Paris demand: a simplification of the Stability Pact via a spending rule and a permanent central investment capacity.

By Redaktion Table

CAP strategy plan submitted to the EU Commission

By Lukas Knigge

Letter to von der Leyen: disadvantages for automotive suppliers in the taxonomy

By Lukas Knigge

BDI on energy prices: 'The situation is dire'

By Redaktion Table

Sascha Müller-Kraenner: environmentalist in the courts

By David Zauner

Government advisers expect delays in Fit for 55 package

By Lukas Knigge