The European Parliament has voted to ease corporate due diligence obligations for businesses in the EU, raising the employee threshold from 1,000 to 5,000 and the turnover requirement from €450 million to €1.5 billion. This decision aims to enhance competitiveness but has faced backlash from various stakeholders who argue it undermines sustainability efforts. Key figures like MEP Jörgen Warborn support the changes for predictability, while others, including former leaders and NGOs, warn against weakening sustainability rules.