European Union
CBP Launches Two New Interactive Dashboards
They're designed to allow members of the public and trade community to delve deeper into the trade violation…
European Union Passes World’s First Comprehensive AI Regulations
The European Parliament has passed the first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence legislation by an…
The European Fashion Alliance Hosts the Status of European Fashion in Brussels
Part of the alliance's goal is to involve young talents and voices in engaging roles and activities within…
EU Reaches Provisional Deal on Forced Labor Ban
If enacted, the rule will require authorities to investigate suspected use of forced labor and withdraw any…
European Parliament ‘Bans’ Amazon Lobbyists
The Everything Store was accused of refusing to engage in hearings about warehouse conditions.
‘We Had a Deal’: Germany, Italy and France Throw CSDDD Talks Into Chaos
The EU-wide supply chain law failed to garner enough support this week, jeopardizing efforts to move it…
Zalando to Drop ‘Misleading’ Environmental Claims
This includes the use of the term "sustainable" to describe its products…
European Parliament ‘Patches Up Loopholes’ in EU Textile EPR Proposal
The proposed revision of the waste framework directive passed this week with 72 votes in favor, none against…
The Fight Over the CSDDD, Explained
Following a European Parliament vote's second postponement, the supply chain due diligence law's fate is…
How Will the EU AI Act Affect Brands and Retailers?
The pending EU AI Act could mean companies doing business across the pond will need to doubly vet third-party…
Amazon Cannot Be ‘Off the Hook’ for EU Democratic Scrutiny
Dozens of trade unions and civil society organizations have backed lawmakers' calls for Amazon lobbyists to…
EU Council Delays Critical CSDDD Vote. Now What?
Germany and Finland's 11th-hour declarations of abstention have revealed fractures in a once-unified resolve…
EU’s Forced Labor Proposal Still Needs Improvement, Rights Groups Say
Several "key" issues still need to be considered to make it a success, dozens of civil society organizations…
Germany Threatens to Sink EU’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Legislation
The country has made an 11th-hour decision to abstain from a pivotal vote, imperiling what was widely seen as…
Factually Incorrect Forced Labor Report ‘Irreparably Harmed’ Major Suppliers
Sheffield Hallam has corrected the 'minor' error in its study.