Party Autonomy in the CISG and the New Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Abstract The recent Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) introduces new challenges for both large companies and small and medium-sized enterprises in their supply chains. This article addresses the interaction between the principle of party autonomy under the CISG and the issues arising from the new CSDDD. It also explores the suspension and termination of international sales contracts as a last resort under both the CISG and the CSDD.