Rights for business, not for people – the EU’s agenda

This research paper by Friends of the Earth International criticizes the European Commission and EU member states for attempting to obstruct the UN Human Rights Council's efforts to establish binding rules for transnational corporations regarding human rights and environmental damage.

• On 26 June 2014, the UN Human Rights Council initiated a process to create a "Treaty" consisting of binding rules for businesses regarding human rights, which would mark the first time international human rights law applies to the activities of transnational corporations.
• Despite public claims of promoting human rights, the European Commission, EU member states, and the EU permanent mission in Geneva have worked to hinder and derail the progress of the UN intergovernmental working group.

APA

Friends of the Earth International (n.d.). Rights for business, not for people – the EU’s agenda. https://www.foei.org/publication/rights-for-business-not-for-people-the-eus-agenda/

Chicago

Friends of the Earth International. Rights for business, not for people – the EU’s agenda. n.d. https://www.foei.org/publication/rights-for-business-not-for-people-the-eus-agenda/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{friendsoftheearthinternationalndrights, author = {{Friends of the Earth International}}, title = {{Rights for business, not for people – the EU’s agenda}}, institution = {Friends of the Earth International}, url = {https://www.foei.org/publication/rights-for-business-not-for-people-the-eus-agenda/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }