HomeEnvironmentMerz calls for repeal of CSDDD Merz calls for repeal of CSDDD By David Vascott 12 May 2025 Friedrich Merz and Ursula von der Leyen by Dati Bendo Friedrich Merz urged the EU to cut back on bureaucracy and red tape as he delivered his first Brussels speech as chancellor of Germany. Most PopularAllFeaturedAll time popularMore Net zero faces a credibility reset as companies rethink climate targets 21 May 2026 UN backs ICJ climate ruling in landmark vote 21 May 2026 B Lab general counsel: nature governance work shapes a ‘systems’ view of law 20 May 2026 Dutch NGO threatens legal action against Port of Rotterdam 20 May 2026 Load more EnvironmentNews & AnalysisPolicyRegulation To read more, subscribe to Forward Law Review Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in here: LOGIN