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PV Manufacturers Demand a Robust Forced Labour Regulation

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In a unified effort led by the European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC), 39 European PV manufacturers are urging EU Member States to swiftly implement a robust regulation combatting forced labour. The plea comes as crucial negotiations on the prohibition of products made with forced labour are approaching, addressing critical details…
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ESMC surpass 75 member milestone!

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As the European industry organisation exclusively dedicated to, and shaped by, the European upstream PV Industry, the European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) is pleased to announce the achievement of a significant milestone—75 members and counting. Over nearly four years since the formal founding in early 2020, ESMC has grown by…
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Negotiations on forced labour are about to start

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Today the European Parliament has decided to start negotiations – trilogues – with the European Council and the Commission on the proposed ban on products made with forced labour. Since parts of the global solar PV manufacturing is severely exposed to forced labour the upcoming ban can have a substantial…
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First step towards a ban on forced labour products

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Yesterday evening, the European Parliament’s committees for internal market and international trade adopted their joint draft report on a new regulation aimed at stopping forced labour within companies’ supply chains. The regulation, initially proposed by the European Commission, will establish a framework to investigate and prevent the use of forced…
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