Overview

• The Bundestag is set to debate the government’s draft law today to abolish the 2023 Supply Chain Act as part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s plan to implement EU rules
• A YouGov survey of 1,350 executives shows that only 8 percent of respondents view reducing due diligence requirements as a top priority while 50 percent believe the current law gives them a competitive edge
• Firms with more than 1,000 employees have already invested in human rights and environmental compliance measures with Tesa’s CEO reporting six-figure costs for new documentation systems
• The AfD calls for immediate repeal and postponement of the EU directive to mid-2026 whereas the Green Party advocates for a streamlined transition rather than deregulation
• The European Commission is revising its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive which is scheduled to come into force across member states from 2028