EU as Proponent of Sustainable Development: Convergences and Divergences in Times of Crisis
EU as Proponent of Sustainable Development: Convergences and Divergences in Times of Crisis
Author(s): Darina MackovaSubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Economic policy, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, EU-Legislation
Published by: Editura Universitatii Transilvania din Brasov
Keywords: EU; sustainable development; (poly)crisis; corporate sustainability due diligence;
Summary/Abstract: Adherence to sustainable development as the overarching principle of the EU policies and actions has been considered one of the main strengths of the European integration model. But the times of financial, social, health, and security crisis have brought divergences from the original ambitions. It is argued that to overcome the poly-crisis while maintaining legitimacy, the Union must realize its commitments enshrined in the EU Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights by providing materially dignified, socially just, and environmentally sensible life for all. Effective corporate sustainability due diligence can be a contributing factor to this end. The analyzed proposal for a directive, however, displays several conceptual and systemic weaknesses that may undermine the declared intentions.
Journal: Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov, Series VII: Social Sciences and Law
- Issue Year: 15/2022
- Issue No: Suppl
- Page Range: 25-34
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English