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EU ‘shooting itself in the foot’ by backsliding on sustainability, says MEP Lara Wolters

Long regarded as the global pacesetter on sustainable business legislation, the European Union (EU) is in danger of losing its leadership status in a misguided race to boost the bloc’s economic competitiveness, a leading lawmaker warns.

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‘Simplification’ a cover for slashing sustainability rules, says Lara Wolter
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Source: Reuters | Published: 2026-05-06T08:01:00Z

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