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Breaking: The EU is under pressure after fast-tracking a major exemption for small businesses from sustainability reporting, without an impact assessment or public consultation.

On 15 July 2025, the EU Ombudsman launched a formal inquiry into the European Commission’s decision to scale back key reporting obligations under the CSRD.
This comes just weeks after Western Europe recorded its hottest June on record — raising serious questions about climate resilience, accountability, and regulatory trust.

🔍 In this 60-second explainer, we unpack:

What the EU did, and why it matters

Why the timing could damage public trust

What SMEs and sustainability leaders should consider next

📅 The Commission must respond by September 2025.
Until then, this is a key moment to rethink narratives around simplification, transparency, and stakeholder confidence.

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