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flag EU lawmakers vote on weakening supply chain due diligence law, raising thresholds and removing EU civil liability.

flag EU lawmakers are set to vote on amendments that would significantly weaken the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, a landmark law requiring large companies to assess and report on environmental and human rights impacts in their global supply chains. flag Proposed changes include raising the employee threshold from 1,000 to 5,000 and the revenue threshold to over €1.7 billion, potentially excluding many mid-sized firms. flag The amendments may also eliminate a EU-level civil liability framework, shifting enforcement to national laws. flag The move, backed by right and center-right parties, aims to reduce regulatory burdens and boost competitiveness amid global economic pressures. flag Critics, including environmental and human rights groups, warn the changes undermine accountability and the law’s effectiveness. flag Final negotiations with member states and the European Commission are expected by year-end.

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