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US and Qatar Urge EU to Amend Controversial CSDDD

10/23/2025

Summary

Story summary

The United States and Qatar urge the European Parliament to amend the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in a joint letter.
They warn the CSDDD could disrupt energy supplies and trade.
Negotiations have proposed raising the threshold for covered companies, limiting the directive’s scope.
The EU aims to finalize adjustments by year-end amid debates over regulatory simplification.

History

Historical Context

The European Union proposed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on February 23, 2022, to enhance corporate accountability regarding human rights and environmental impacts. Concerns from the U.S. and Qatar about potential disruptions to energy supplies echo the 1973 Oil Crisis, highlighting the ongoing tension between regulatory frameworks and energy security, which could significantly influence future international trade relations.

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Story summary

The United States and Qatar urge the European Parliament to amend the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in a joint letter.
They warn the CSDDD could disrupt energy supplies and trade.
Negotiations have proposed raising the threshold for covered companies, limiting the directive’s scope.
The EU aims to finalize adjustments by year-end amid debates over regulatory simplification.

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