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A guideline for a compliance management system for SMEs - DIN SPEC 91524 - useful and manageable for small and medium-sized mechanical engineering companies?
Position of the Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament rejected by the plenary of the European Parliament on 22.10.25. New amendments must now be submitted.
Adoption of the position of the European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee could trigger trilogue negotiations with the Commission and Council in the near future.
On the instructions of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), the BAFA has published a note on the implementation of the LkSG.
The works council must be involved when setting up a reporting office in accordance with the Whistleblower Protection Act.
From November 18, 2025, directors of foreign companies with a branch in the UK will also be obliged to verify their identity to Companies House.
Your experience is needed: take part in an online evaluation of the Whistleblower Protection Act.
On September 3, 2025, the Federal Cabinet adopted an amendment to the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG). The reporting obligation will be deleted without replacement and the list of sanctions reduced.
The UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023) contains a new criminal offense "Failure to Prevent Fraud", which may also be relevant for companies based in Germany.
The Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) publishes a fact sheet on industry initiatives in the context of the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG).
In the days leading up to Easter, there were a number of developments in the ESG area, from "Stop the Clock" to EUDR guidelines. We provide a brief overview and comment on the statements on the LkSG in the coalition agreement.
Package to reduce the bureaucratic burden on companies in the area of sustainability also provides for adjustments to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
Impact on mechanical and plant engineering in conjunction with electrical automation
The European Union's Cyber Resilience Act affects many products and components in the mechanical engineering sector. Companies should quickly identify the extent to which they are affected and take measures to ensure compliance and product security.
Companies are subject to increased business risks and various compliance regulations. With optimal data utilization, you can still remain competitive, quick to act and innovative!
Action is required for all companies with at least 50 employees
With the cross-industry Code of Conduct, the VDMA aims to support companies in implementing compliance and sustainability requirements.
The VDMA stands for free and fair competition. In order to guarantee undistorted competition and legal certainty for members in their daily association work, the VDMA has committed itself to a comprehensive compliance program.
Export control is sometimes underestimated, sometimes overestimated. VDMA members can get advice and help from the VDMA to identify and comply with export restrictions and avoid unnecessary expense.
At its meeting in September 2020, the Federal Council criticized the government draft of the Corporate Sanctions Act and warned that small and medium-sized companies should not be overburdened.
