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The French president called on the European Union to abolish a directive on corporate sustainability that requires large companies to show supply chains upholding human rights and environmental standards.

He joined Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz in calling on the European Union to abolish a directive on corporate sustainability that requires large companies to show supply chains upholding human rights and environmental standards

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[–] huppakee@lemm.ee 3 points 11 hours ago

I get this isn't a high priority right now but it would really be weak to back down now only to pick up in 5-10 years when global politics are more peaceful. I don't think they are seeing the damage they will do to people who barely make a living on the other side of the planet, we built a system where a company can only survive if it maximises profits. We need to take responsibility for the consequences, because these companies now have no choice but to screw over their workers and customers. We need fair business to be required by law, it's not gonna come any other way.