French lawmakers target ultra-fast fashion brands

Issued on: 14/03/2024 - 11:22

By: Vedika BAHL Follow | Bryan QUINN

France's National Assembly is debating a bill that would impose penalties on purchases from brands like Shein, Temu and Primark as the explosive growth of the ultra-fast fashion industry wreaks massive environmental damage. We take a closer look. Also, German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall projects record sales for 2024 in a Europe threatened by war.

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