EU grind human rights! Scandal for the supply chain law in Germany!
EU grind human rights! Scandal for the supply chain law in Germany!
The EU faces a serious crisis that could have a decisive impact on its climatic and human rights -related obligations. Even if the EU Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, has confirmed its commitment to climate neutrality by 2050, the latest developments in the planned reforms for the supply chain law are alarming. According to reports from vienna.at , not only essential reporting obligations for companies are to be reduced, but also clear measures to comply with human rights in the supply chain are on the tipping. Funds for sustainable projects are to be increased, but the required standards seem to be at risk.
The revised supply chain law, which originally aimed to hold companies responsible, now shows serious defects. Civil liability that was supposed to make victims of human rights violations were to make it easier to sue European companies. In addition, companies should only check their direct suppliers in the future and that every five years. This means a step backwards in the fight against exploitation in the global south, as reports
generalized setbacks in legislation contradict the goals that the EU has set itself in terms of sustainability and human rights. In many places, the simplification of the company reporting should appear as justification for continuing exploitation and inadequate protection of the environment and human rights. This more than worrying paradigm shift, which relies strongly on economic interests, must be covered urgently. persistent concerns
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