In February 2025, the European Commission unveiled its first Omnibus package, aiming to simplify and streamline rules under the CSRD and CSDDD without weakening their core objectives. The goal: reduce unnecessary burdens while supporting a more cost-effective and effective transition under the European Green Deal.
FERMA welcomes this as a positive signal. Sustainability isn’t just a compliance exercise: it’s about transparency, resilience and long-term value. Clearer, smarter regulation can help companies of all sizes advance their ESG risk management and deliver real benefits for business and society.
This policy note summarises where EU negotiations currently stand. All three institutions have now adopted positions, and final talks are underway. The comparison table below inside this documents shows how FERMA’s priorities align with each institution’s approach—green where fully reflected, yellow where partially aligned, and red where not taken up—. It provides a snapshot of the key issues raised by FERMA members to help readers understand the likely direction of the final compromise.
