While Germany debates whether the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG) should be suspended, the law and the European Supply Chain Directive (CSDDD), which will not come into force for another two years, are already having a noticeable impact. The European solar industry, which is heavily dependent on China, is already switching to compliant purchasing strategies. In addition to the general human rights and environmental standards, they must also take into account the oppression of the Uyghurs and the allegations of extensive forced labor programs in the Xinjiang region.