EU Omnibus: MEPs back 'stop-the-clock' proposal to delay CSRD and CSDDD

Stuart Stone
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European Parliament backs plans to postpone the application of new social and environmental reporting and due diligence rules

Members of the European Parliament yesterday voted in favour of fast-tracking Brussels' 'stop-the-clock' proposal to delay the application of social and environmental reporting and due diligence rules...

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