The EU has not issued an official response to the US move, but a spokesperson reaffirmed that anti-discrimination and equality are fundamental European values. France and Belgium opposed the US request for European companies to scale back their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. A letter from US embassies to European firms asserted that Trump’s executive order, which abolished DEI programs in the federal government, should extend to all US government suppliers, regardless of nationality. However, Europe has dismissed efforts to curb inclusion policies, viewing them as essential to a strong and dynamic society.
Source: Euro News
