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International law expert Markus Krajewski from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg is on of the experts regarding the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. He considers a complaint against BMW, Mercedes-Benz and VW to be justified. In an interview with Caspar Dohmen, he discusses the roles of entrepreneurs, auditing firms and BAFA (Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control).
By Redaktion Table
The human rights organization ECCHR has filed complaints against VW, Mercedes-Benz and BMW with the German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) for possible human rights violations in supply chains in the Chinese region of Xinjiang. Table.Media and Report Mainz have exclusive access to the three complaints.
By Caspar Dohmen
Protests against Volkswagen's involvement in Xinjiang are intensifying. During the annual general meeting, a pie is thrown towards the podium and an activist tears off her clothing from her upper body. The company responds with stubborn PR clichés. Whether this is enough to appease the critics is questionable.
By Marcel Grzanna
On Wednesday, Volkswagen's executive board will have to defend its China operations to shareholders: Loss of market leadership, the shortfall in the electric segment, and, above all, many unanswered questions about Chinese human rights violations in Xinjiang.
By Marcel Grzanna
Following Deka, the Union Investment fund company could also kick Volkswagen securities from its sustainability segment. At the annual general meeting in May, the Volkswagen board will in any case have to respond to allegations of forced labor along its Xinjiang supply chains. A Uyghur representative will personally step to the podium.
By Marcel Grzanna
Due to bleak prospects in court, legal protection insurers are now refusing to finance lawsuits by diesel drivers for damages due to a "thermal window." The ECJ has now confirmed in principle that environmental organizations such as DUH also have the right to sue but has given little hope of success in the matter.
By Markus Grabitz
German companies are some of the biggest investors in China. Some are spending tens of billions on new projects. Analysts warn of increasing risks. But for the big players, growth in China is still just too tempting. Meanwhile, the Chinese sites of German companies continue to decouple themselves from the rest of the world.
By Nico Beckert