From Vigilance to Omnibus: Is the CSDDD Heading Down the Same Path as France’s Due Diligence Law?

Key Points

• This analysis examines whether the CSDDD Omnibus I rollback will follow the enforcement issues faced by France’s Due Diligence Law.
• Comparative analysis of CSDDD Omnibus I and France’s Loi de Vigilance
• Review of enforcement struggles over eight years
• Evaluation of implications for cross-border companies
• CSDDD rollback highlights similar enforcement issues as seen in France
• Cross-border companies face a confusing mix of regulations
• Potential for increased legal uncertainty and reduced accountability