France and Germany are urging the EU to repeal a supply chain law they once supported, which mandates companies address forced labor and environmental impacts outside the EU. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz both expressed that a one-year postponement is insufficient, with Merz advocating for complete repeal amid growing opposition from businesses concerned about competitiveness against lower-cost countries. As negotiations continue, the EU faces increasing ideological divides over its green agenda, with criticism of the law’s complexity and its implications for European values.
