After lengthy negotiations in the trilogue, Germany has called into question the consensus reached in December for a European supply chain law. However, many companies in Germany – including many small and medium-sized enterprises – have long since embarked on the path to a sustainable economy and are implementing comprehensive due diligence obligations. They support regulations that would create clarity for everyone in Europe. We also advocate a strong European supply chain law, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).