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EU Parliament Weakens Corporate Sustainability Laws, Sparks Outrage

11/21/2025

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The European Parliament voted to weaken corporate sustainability laws, betraying the EU's environmental commitments by limiting which businesses must report social and environmental impacts.
The amendments were driven by far-right parties.
Critics such as Nele Meyer of the European Coalition for Corporate Justice say the changes undermine accountability and transparency.
Proponents, including major companies, warn the changes could harm the EU's credibility and threaten the Green Deal.

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The European Parliament voted to weaken corporate sustainability laws, betraying the EU's environmental commitments by limiting which businesses must report social and environmental impacts.
The amendments were driven by far-right parties.
Critics such as Nele Meyer of the European Coalition for Corporate Justice say the changes undermine accountability and transparency.
Proponents, including major companies, warn the changes could harm the EU's credibility and threaten the Green Deal.