Kathrin Bauwens

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Kathrin Bauwens

Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations Counsel, Frankfurt, Linklaters LLP

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

9/4/2025 6:41:21 AM

Draft bill: new greenwashing rules in Germany

By Julia Grothaus Mirjam Erb

Germany is set to introduce significant new requirements for companies making environmental claims about their products or services...

9/1/2025 9:03:03 AM

Proposal to delete reporting obligations and reduce penalties under the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act

By Julia Grothaus Kathrin Bauwens Mirjam Erb

In line with the government’s coalition agreement, the German Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs proposes to streamline the...

8/6/2025 3:49:28 PM

European Commission consults on the Circular Economy Act

By Julia Voskoboinikova

On 1 August 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation and a call for evidence to gather views on the upcoming Circular...

7/11/2025 4:26:39 PM

European Commission takes steps to advance the circular economy

By Julia Voskoboinikova

The European Commission is progressing the circular economy agenda with a series of new proposals and measures. The Circular Economy Act...

7/3/2025 6:09:36 PM

EU Ecodesign Regulation: consultations on information disclosure for discarded goods and exemptions to the ban on destroying unsold clothes

By Julia Voskoboinikova

Background: ESPR The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) introduces comprehensive sustainability requirements for nearly...

5/28/2025 4:46:46 PM

Debating climate change liability: legal defeat in Germany for Peruvian farmer in case against RWE

By Julia Grothaus Markus Appel Kathrin Bauwens +2 more...

In a landmark ruling, the Higher Regional Court of Hamm today dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Peruvian farmer seeking damages from...

5/21/2025 3:20:23 PM

EU Single Market Strategy: dealing with fragmented rules on packaging, labelling and waste

By Sara Feijao

On 21 May 2025, the European Commission published a Single Market Strategy with a series of actions focusing on removing the 10 most...

4/24/2025 4:03:56 PM

The German coalition agreement: opportunities and challenges for ESG management

By Julia Grothaus Julia MacDonald Mirjam Erb

On 9 April 2025, the German parties CDU/CSU and SPD presented their coalition agreement for the new legislative period. Pending approval...

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Draft bill: new greenwashing rules in Germany

Proposal to delete reporting obligations and reduce penalties under the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act

European Commission consults on the Circular Economy Act

European Commission takes steps to advance the circular economy

EU Ecodesign Regulation: consultations on information disclosure for discarded goods and exemptions to the ban on destroying unsold clothes

Debating climate change liability: legal defeat in Germany for Peruvian farmer in case against RWE

EU Single Market Strategy: dealing with fragmented rules on packaging, labelling and waste

The German coalition agreement: opportunities and challenges for ESG management