EU supply chain law: Human rights institute welcomes positive vote in the EU Parliament

Summary:

The German Institute for Human Rights welcomes the positive vote in the European Parliament on the EU directive on business due diligence in the field of sustainability (CSDDD or EU Supply Chain Law). The directive will improve the respect for human and environmental rights along economic value chains and end unfair competition between companies that respect human rights and those that do not. The directive will also strengthen the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. Individuals whose rights have been violated will have the opportunity to file complaints in administrative proceedings and bring lawsuits before civil courts. The directive provides for certain flexibilities, including the option to prioritize companies based on the severity of the violation. The EU Commission will likely adopt the directive in May, and member states, including Germany, must transpose the directive into national law within two years.