The article discusses U.S. diplomatic pressure on France regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives for French companies. French Minister Laurent Saint-Martin responded to reports of demands for compliance with the U.S.'s rollback of DEI measures, emphasizing that these principles are integral to French values and laws. He stated that the French government is seeking explanations for this interference while asserting their commitment to equality and nondiscrimination. The piece highlights the clash between U.S. policies and European values in the corporate sector, particularly surrounding issues of diversity.
Laurent Saint-Martin emphasized the importance of maintaining French values despite U.S. diplomatic pressures, stating, "we are proud of this and we don't want to compromise on it."
Saint-Martin noted the need for France to discuss the interference from U.S. diplomats, asserting that equality-related policies align with their national laws.
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