After the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive vote was delayed, Belgium has come up with proposed revisions.

Germany urged to rethink its stance on the recently delayed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

There are fears the European Council may not gain the required votes to pass the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

Germany’s threatened abstention from a key vote on Friday could lead the way to derail the new sustainability directive.

All parties in the shareholder communication chain need to prepare for the enhanced requirements of the new Shareholder Rights Directive—and try to influence its local implementation to encourage a harmonised approach. Broadridge’s Demi Derem and Elizabeth Maiellano highlight the key changes and challenges.

European Council formally adopts the Shareholder Rights Directive, giving shareholders the right to vote on company remuneration policies.