SPD MEP René Repasi and German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil have spoken out against Friedrich Merz's call to repeal the Supply Chain Directive. The EU Commission also opposed this on Monday.
By Manuel Berkel
China's dominance of the pharmaceutical market presents Europe with huge problems. A plan from the EU Commission aims to reduce dependencies. However, new US tariffs would also be felt in Europe.
By Manuel Liu
After much pressure from the business community and the EPP, the member states want to postpone two controversial sustainability laws for companies. The supply chain law (CSDDD) is to be applied a year later, and the sustainability reporting directive (CSRD) is not to come into force until 2027.
By Marion Bergermann
The World Uyghur Congress faces massive threats and slander in the run-up to its general assembly in Sarajevo. Despite everything, almost 180 delegates intend to elect a new leadership.
By Marcel Grzanna
Nestlé and other chocolate manufacturers have sent a letter to the EU Commission in support of the anti-deforestation regulation. They are calling for support so that they can implement the requirements on time.
By Leonie Düngefeld
From 2025, certain retailers and producers will have to apply the EU regulation for deforestation-free supply chains. The tight schedule and complex documentation pose challenges for many.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The global energy transition is unattainable without China. Therefore, Robert Habeck should emphasize climate policy relations during his visit to Beijing. Here are six proposals for pragmatic cooperation between Germany and China to benefit climate action.
By Alexandra Endres
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.
By 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.
By 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.
By Carolyn Braun
In a globalized world, supply chains are one of the most important elements in international trade. In recent years, working conditions and human rights violations in supply chains have caused a stir. The question arises whether Western companies profit from the treatment of workers in China that violates human rights. But it is no longer just about the forced labor of the ethnic minority of the Uyghurs in the cultivation of cotton. In the meantime, large corporations such as Apple and Volkswagen are being targeted. In addition to the European investment agreement CAI (Comprehensive Agreement on Investment) and a planned supply chain law for German companies, Western countries are taking action with sanctions and boycotts against China, but also against the companies involved. But the coronavirus pandemic has also affected supply chains. There have been increased supply bottlenecks and empty shelves worldwide. China wants to counter this with a state-owned logistics company called China Logistics Group. From EU supply laws to human rights violations and sanctions to suppliers and trade strategies - news and articles on China supply chains up to date from the Table.editorial team!
