Pressemeldungen - Unternehmensverantwortung & Lieferkettengesetz © Initiative Supply Chain Act 13 May 2025 Chancellor Merz attacks supply chain law - Civil Society Alliance of over 90 organisations launches petition Press release of the Supply Chain Act initiative, of which FEMNET is a member. Berlin. On his inaugural visit to Brussels last Friday, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced his intention to abolish the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG). He also spoke out clearly against the planned EU Supply Chain Directive (CSDDD). A broad civil society alliance reacts with strong protest – and launches the petition “No profits without conscience - protect human rights and the environment!” The Supply Chain Act initiative strongly criticises the Chancellor's statements. In the Coalition Agreement The new German government had made a clear commitment to the implementation of the EU Supply Chain Directive. To question this promise just a few days after taking office is a fatal signal – to those affected by human rights violations, to the coalition partner, as well as to companies that urgently need a reliable political framework and planning security. We expect the Federal Government to strongly support the agreed implementation of the CSDDD. As an association of more than 90 organisations, including human rights organisations, environmental organisations, trade unions and church and development policy organisations, we urge the Federal Chancellor: Obtain the German Supply Chain Act and support the effective implementation of the EU Supply Chain Directive. Both sets of rules are among the greatest achievements of recent years in the field of human rights as well as climate and environmental protection. With today's launch of our petition, we are sending a strong signal for a value-oriented, resilient and sustainable economy in the coming weeks and months. Support the petition now Press contact: Sofie Kreusch, Tel.: +49 (0)30 577132890This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The Supply Chain Act initiative is supported by over 90 human rights organisations, environmental associations, trade unions, church and development policy organisations.
