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.
By Amelie Richter
Germany and several other member states abstained from the highly controversial project. However, the Belgian Council Presidency managed to persuade Italy and France to change their minds – and thus achieve the necessary majority in the Council.
By Table.Briefings
The current planned form of the EU supply chain directive is unmanageable for SMEs and does not serve its purpose, says Judith Herzog-Kuballa from the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association.
By Experts Table.Briefings
According to BAFA President Torsten Safarik, legislation on supply chains will not force companies to withdraw from certain regions or countries. Safarik considers this to be a pretext, he says in an interview with Table.Media.
By Redaktion Table
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
This Wednesday, the EU parliament and member states will continue to negotiate the Due Diligence Act at the political level. Difficult issues such as including the financial sector and the obligation to draw up climate transition plans are unlikely to be resolved.
By Redaktion Table
Language-based AI can help companies monitor their supply chains and quickly identify legal violations. Accordingly, such software is particularly interesting for companies doing business in China. However, it remains questionable whether this will also improve the human rights situation in practice.
By Christian Domke Seidel
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!
