European countries resist US push to scrap diversity and inclusion initiatives [View all]

Source: Associated Press

European countries resist US push to scrap diversity and inclusion initiatives

Updated 6:20 AM EDT, March 31, 2025

PARIS (AP) — U.S. government efforts to eliminate diversity initiatives are not going down well on the European continent.

Laurent Saint-Martin, France’s minister for foreign trade, said the country won’t compromise after the U.S. State Department demanded French companies drop diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. In neighboring Belgium, where some companies reportedly received similar requests, the government lashed out at perceived U.S. pressure.

French media reported last week that major French companies received a letter saying President Donald Trump’s rollback of DEI initiatives also could apply outside of the U.S.

Saint-Martin spoke to RTL Radio on Monday following reports that U.S. diplomats are interfering in the operations of French companies and said French authorities will seek explanations from their U.S. counterparts about the letter.

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