Supply chains

China's distant-water fishing fleet systematically violates human rights and animal welfare. German and European consumers are virtually powerless because the drastic violations are hidden in loopholes in the certification processes.

Von Marcel Grzanna

In a ministerial letter to EU Environment Commissioner Sinkevičius, Germany and other EU member states are calling to speed up the Deforestation Regulation. So far, the EU Commission has lagged behind in terms of country benchmarking and the digital information system. One member of the Commission is therefore already in favor of allowing the rules of the regulation to enter into force later.

Von Merle Heusmann

The German economy gradually becomes less dependent on China. However, this does not apply to all sectors: Chemical companies are even more dependent on imports from the People's Republic than last year.

Von Carolyn Braun

Along with the planned EU import ban on products from forced labor, the Supply Chain Law and the recycled plastic regulation will have a noticeable impact on trade with China. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Brussels warned of market barriers.

Von Amelie Richter