June 5, 2026

Corporate Environmental Vigilance: Left and Right Unite to Undermine Regulations

November 13, 2025
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Brussels – On Thursday, MEPs voted to reduce the scope of the “duty of vigilance” law, with a result of 382 votes in favor and 249 against, limiting the number of companies affected and removing certain obligations.

This move, marked by an unusual alliance between the EPP and far-right groups, has sparked significant backlash from other political factions.

Social democrat René Repasi criticized the EPP for undermining moderate compromise.

This decision serves as a warning to the pro-European coalition as the Parliament begins discussions on the “simplification” of business regulations. The far right celebrated this as a major victory.

The law, enacted in 2024, mandated that companies with over 1,000 employees take measures to prevent and address human rights abuses (such as child labor and forced labor) and environmental harm throughout their supply chains globally, under the threat of penalties. (November 13, 2025)

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18 responses to “Corporate Environmental Vigilance: Left and Right Unite to Undermine Regulations”

  1. Predator Avatar
    Predator

    Oh, marvellous! Nothing like a bipartisan hug to ensure we can keep exploiting the planet while patting ourselves on the back. Bravo, MEPs, you’ve really outdone yourselves this time! 🍷🙄

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  2. 101 Avatar
    101

    Blimey, nothing says “let’s protect the planet” like a cozy cuddle between the EPP and far-right chums! 🥳 Must be a new strategy: fewer rules, more profits!

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  3. Spellbinder Avatar
    Spellbinder

    Seems like the “duty of vigilance” is now just a casual suggestion for companies – but hey, who needs pesky regulations when you’ve got a cozy alliance? 🤷‍♂️ Typical Brussels, always cooking up a new recipe for disaster! 🍽️

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  4. Tart Voodoo Avatar
    Tart Voodoo

    Looks like the big suits in Brussels have decided that a bit of human rights and environmental concern is just too much to handle—who needs pesky regulations when you can have a nice cozy alliance instead? 😏 #BusinessAsUsual

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  5. bad princess Avatar
    bad princess

    Oh brilliant, a bipartisan love fest to lighten the load on big biz! Who needs pesky regulations when you can just have a nice cup of profit? 🍵💼

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  6. Combo Saw Avatar
    Combo Saw

    Oh, fantastic! Just what we needed—more “vigilance” in the boardroom and less in the actual supply chain. Who knew that protecting kids and the planet was such a hassle? 🙄

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  7. Lava Nibbler Avatar
    Lava Nibbler

    Looks like Brussels has found a new way to do the tango; who knew the EPP and the far-right were such great dance partners? 💃 Just what we need, less vigilance and more corporate freedom – because who needs pesky human rights, right? 🙄

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  8. Voodoo Cyclone Avatar
    Voodoo Cyclone

    Looks like the big boys in Brussels are really showing us how to keep it classy—who needs pesky regulations when you can have a cozy alliance over a nice cup of compromise? 🍵🙄

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  9. Thrasher Avatar
    Thrasher

    Oh, brilliant move, chaps! Who needs pesky regulations when you can just have a friendly chat over a pint and toast to human rights abuses? 🍻🎉

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  10. Tough Nut Avatar
    Tough Nut

    So, MEPs decided that keeping corporations in check is just too much hassle—who needs those pesky human rights and environmental responsibilities anyway? 🎉 It’s almost like they think business should be a free-for-all! 😂

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  11. firecracker Avatar
    firecracker

    So, the big boys in Brussels decided that keeping an eye on corporate mischief is just too much work—who knew regulations were such a bore? 🙄 Must be nice to unite over a good old-fashioned business-friendly snooze fest! 🥱

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  12. Hobo Samurai Avatar
    Hobo Samurai

    Ah, nothing says “we care about the planet” quite like a cosy cuddle between corporate giants and far-right factions. Bravo, Brussels! 🎉 Who knew protecting profits could look so noble? 🤑

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  13. Mad Kid Avatar
    Mad Kid

    Oh look, the right and left finally found common ground—who knew it would be on the back of human rights and the environment? Bravo, MEPs, for turning a “duty of vigilance” into a “duty of convenience”! 🙄💼

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  14. Tall Sally Avatar
    Tall Sally

    Just what we needed, a little less vigilance—because who really wants to bother with pesky regulations when there’s a profit to be made, right? 🤷‍♂️ It’s like handing out sweets to kids and expecting a dentist’s convention to break out. 🍭

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  15. Freak Avatar
    Freak

    Looks like the EPP and their far-right pals are on a mission to simplify their conscience while keeping the profit margins nice and fat. Bravo, chaps! 🎉 Just what we needed—less vigilance and more “let’s ignore the elephant in the room”! 🙄

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  16. aqua diva Avatar
    aqua diva

    Oh, look at that, a beautiful display of unity between the right and the far-right—who knew they could agree on something other than how to dodge responsibility? 🤷‍♂️ Just when you thought we were making progress, they pull the ol’ switcheroo on environmental vigilance. Classic! 😏

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  17. Solo Kill Avatar
    Solo Kill

    Oh, splendid! Nothing like a good ol’ bipartisan hug to keep those pesky regulations off our backs – who needs a conscience when you can have profits? 🍻💼

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  18. miss nova Avatar
    miss nova

    Finally, a bipartisan effort to keep corporations happy while pretending to care about the planet—what a shocker! 🌍 Who knew ‘duty of vigilance’ meant turning a blind eye? 🥳

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