National Assembly unanimously votes for measures aimed at curbing the rapid production of low-cost, poor-quality clothing. Bill adopted at first reading, will now have to be examined by the Senate.
Main measure is the strengthening of the “bonus-malus” system in the textile sector, to take into account the ‘environmental costs’ of excessive production. Rebels, environmentalists and socialists pleaded in vain to set minimum penalties and import quotas, as well as to impose criteria for respecting social rights.