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EU:n tuore yritysvastuusääntely on ollut isojen paineiden alla jo vuoden verran. Poliittinen viisari ei heilahtanut vuosi sitten pidetyissä EU-vaaleissa laidasta toiseen, vaan juuri sen verran, että uusi enemmistö on päässyt

he European Union’s groundbreaking legislation to direct business to deliver sustainability and rights is under attack from within and without its borders. Last week’s joint statement on a US-EU trade deal which

Heidi Hautala, former Vice President of the European Parliament, shares her personal and political journey in advancing sustainability, human rights, and responsible business conduct. From her early activism in Helsinki

Transparency, a risk-based approach and an EU-wide civil liability regime need to be maintained. Article by Heidi Hautala and Phil Bloomer Heidi Hautala is a former MEP and Phil Bloomer

The first episode of the new Podcast series of the NOVA BHRE: “Perspectives on the European Commission’s Omnibus Proposal     (26th February 2025)” is out! In this podcast, Heidi Hautala

February 3 – With the inauguration of President Donald Trump, and his agenda of narrow economic nationalism, Europe faces hard choices. The new U.S. president inevitably emboldens similar voices in

The 10th round of negotiations of the Legally Binding Instrument (LBI) to regulate, in international human rights law, business activities is approaching. During the week in Geneva – set to

I am delighted to join the International Advisory Council of Institute for Human Rights and Business. It is truly amazing to meet there a big part of the founding family

This week, Richard Howitt welcomes MEP Heidi Hautala, vice president of the European Parliament, founder of the EP’s working group for Responsible Business Conduct and former development minister of Finland.