The USA is calling on a ban on diversity worldwide – Diepresse.com

The US government requires all business partners around the world to comply with the new American regulations to restrict diversity programs. Appropriate requests sent messages to the companies with which they work.

« The US embassy in Spain, like all of our messages worldwide, communicates the new rules that US President Donald Trump has enacted with our local suppliers of products and services, » said a spokesman for the US message in Madrid on Monday. « We want to ensure that our contracts with all federal anti-discrimination laws are in line with and that our suppliers do not entertain any programs that promote diversity, equality and inclusion, contrary to federal laws. » The US State Department initially did not answer the request for comment.

Spain sees anti-discrimination laws violated

The Spanish Ministry of Labor said that the US requirement was a « outrageous violation » of the strict Spanish anti-discrimination laws. Companies that adhered to the new US specifications risked investigations by the Spanish authorities.

In the questionnaire, companies were asked to confirm compliance with the regulations. According to an insider, these questionnaires were sent to a number of companies, from electricity and water suppliers to newspapers that are subscribed to by the message, and catering companies. It was initially unclear how many companies received the letter and how much their contracts with the US messages are worth. The newspaper first had at the weekend.Les Echos“A number of French companies were reported on the USA.

In Spain, for example, the American Space Barcelona project was part of the city of Sant Andreu library, which is supported by the US message. The project deals with English books, cultural programs and information about the USA. The socialist mayor of Barcelona, ​​Jaume Collboni, spoke to local media of a « reactionary avalanche » that lets the government of Trump « go down on Europe and the values ​​we defend ».

BMW may have received the questionnaire

BMW has received the questionnaire from the US message in Bulgaria, according to an insider. BMW sold cars to the message. The company said that BMW was convinced that diverse perspectives and talents strengthened the company. « Discrimination in any form has no space in our company. These premises apply to the company and worldwide across all locations. » At the same time, monitors BMW continuously and worldwide all current developments and check in particular in the United States whether the current programs are in line with the applicable law. (APA/Reuters)