German Greens Criticize Scholz's Stance on Supply Chain Law
Chancellor Olaf Scholz's remarks on easing supply chain regulations have sparked opposition from coalition partner, the Greens.
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz suggested removing the German supply chain law to reduce business bureaucracy.
- The Greens' Katharina Dröge called this potential move a 'big mistake' and stressed the importance of responsible business practices.
- Scholz's comments relate to aligning with new EU regulations, which aim to enhance global human rights.
- The EU's supply chain law mandates extensive reporting and accountability for human rights violations by companies.
- Germany's coalition government had agreed to ease reporting burdens but not to completely suspend the law.