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Safeguarding democracy, rights and the environment in international trade

Amendment No. 9 | Doc. 15739 | 25 April 2023

Signatories:
Ms Lesia VASYLENKO, Ukraine, ALDE ; Mr Serhii KALCHENKO, Ukraine, EC/DA ; Ms Yevheniia KRAVCHUK, Ukraine, ALDE ; Ms Mariia MEZENTSEVA, Ukraine, EPP/CD ; Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Ukraine, EPP/CD ; Ms Oleksandra USTINOVA, Ukraine, ALDE
Origin
2023 - Second part-session
In the draft recommendation, replace paragraph 3.7 with the following paragraph:

"promote and actively enforce corporate due diligence obligations through trade with regard to the protection of the environment, fundamental rights and public health, especially in the context of armed conflicts."

Explanatory note

The amendment promotes the implementation of corporate due diligence obligations into national legislation of states to protect human rights and the environment. The amendment stresses that businesses should demonstrate particular care not to aggravate violations in the context of armed conflicts.