FDP Federal Vice-President Johannes Vogel criticizes the agreements on the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the EU Platform Directive. In an interview with Table.Media, he describes the results as "blows against Europe as a business location."
By Leonie Düngefeld
On Thursday night, the EU Parliament, Council, and Commission reached an agreement on the EU Due Diligence Act.
By Leonie Düngefeld
An agreement could be reached on Wednesday in the trilogue on the directive on corporate due diligence in the supply chain. The Council and Parliament still hold different positions, particularly on the issue of the coverage of financial service providers.
By Caspar Dohmen
An effective EU Supply Chain Act could provide a strong incentive for companies and states alike to protect the environment and human rights more effectively. In the best-case scenario, it would have a global impact and set a 'race to the top' in motion.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Yesterday, the EU Parliament adopted its report on the Due Diligence Act. It corresponds to the draft of the Legal Affairs Committee with only one exception: The directors' clause did not receive a majority. The negotiations with the Council that now lie ahead will be difficult.
By Leonie Düngefeld
According to a survey conducted by the Hamburger Stiftung für Wirtschaftsethik (Hamburg Foundation for Business Ethics), German SMEs consider protecting human rights along the supply chain important. The focus is currently primarily on supply chains in China. However, companies are not satisfied with the implementation of the law in Germany – and do not always feel adequately represented by their own associations in this regard.
By Caspar Dohmen
The first lawsuit under the French supply chain law has failed. The ruling raises the question of whether the law and lawsuits can help prevent human rights violations and environmental damage at all.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In the race for future technologies, access to raw materials like lithium, manganese or cobalt is crucial for competitors. While Europe is focusing on sustainability with a supply chain law, China is foregoing minimum social or green standards for extraction.
By Redaktion Table
