EU states vote for supply chain law. Germany, which abstained from the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the Member States, was outvoted.
The aim is to hold large companies accountable if they profit from child or forced labor outside the EU. Larger companies must also create a plan to ensure their business model and strategy are compatible with the Paris Agreement on climate change. The EU Parliament still has to approve the project. A majority is considered likely here. Despite the weakening, the EU version goes beyond its requirements. German law precludes companies from being liable for breach of duty of care.