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EU pushes its economic agenda in the midst of unfolding trade wars and uncertainties
10-Feb-2025 Focus on the Global South
The second round of negotiations for a comprehensive and ambitious free trade agreement between the European Union and the Philippines will commence today in Manila amidst an unfolding trade war among the major trade powers triggered by Trump’s tariffs.
The EU cheers, but Mexico fears, their new trade accord. Why? Donald Trump.
6-Feb-2025 Politico
Brussels celebrates its new friendships. But Mexico, in the firing line of the U.S. president’s tariffs, has every reason to stay quiet.
Vietnam’s systematic attack on civil society breaches the free trade agreement with the EU, new complaint argues
5-Feb-2025 FIDH
Hanoi’s ongoing crackdown on human rights defenders working on sustainable development violates the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
EU-MERCOSUR agreement: how does it affect organic production?
4-Feb-2025 Bioeco Actual
If the EU-Mercosur agreement is of concern to farmers, it is of even greater concern to producers of certified organic food.
Commission presents Council with EU’s first-ever digital trade agreement
4-Feb-2025 European Commission
The European Commission has presented its digital trade agreement with Singapore to the Council, seeking authorisation for its signature.
EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement enters into force
3-Feb-2025 European Commission
The EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement has entered into force, following the completion of Chile’s ratification process.
EU institutions have legal responsibility to ban Western Sahara products, French Court rules
3-Feb-2025 Western Sahara Resource Watch
The French Court’s confirmation comes a week after representatives of the Spanish agricultural sector called on the EU to end tomato imports from Western Sahara.
Trade in the Sahara : A letter from the Polisario leader to the EU presidency
3-Feb-2025 Yabiladi
The Polisario Front has issued a renewed call to the European Union, seeking to initiate trade negotiations.
EU and UK clash in first post-Brexit legal battle over North Sea fishing ban
30-Jan-2025 RFI
The hearing will delve into whether Britain’s fishing ban violates the Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the European Union.
King witnesses signing of Joint Declaration on EU-Jordan Strategic, Comprehensive Partnership
30-Jan-2025 The Jordan Times
The comprehensive strategic partnership builds on the EU-Jordan Association Agreement signed in 1997 and entered into force in 2002.
EU wants to speed up free trade deal with PH
30-Jan-2025 Bilyonaryo
The EU is pushing for a fast-tracked free trade agreement with the Philippines, citing interest from European investors. Negotiations, which resumed in March 2024, are expected to continue, with the EU open to finalizing parts of the agreement even if some areas remain unresolved.
Algeria to review association agreement with the European Union
29-Jan-2025 Atalayar
Algeria has decided to respond to the increase in criticism of its policies from European countries with the striking decision to review the Association Agreement with the European Union once again.
EU considering new trade regime with Ukraine, media reports
29-Jan-2025 The Kyiv Independent
The European Union does not plan to extend the preferential trade agreement framework in its current form past its June 5 expiration date and is considering a new set of rules instead.
EU-Mexico conclusion of a new trade agreement: the EU Commission adds more fuel to farmers’ anger
29-Jan-2025 European Coordination Via Campesina
ECVC condemns the decision of the leaders of the European Commission and Mexico to conclude the EU-Mexico trade agreement negotiations, just one and a half months after the EU-Mercosur deal negotiations were finalised.
Over 250 Parliamentarians from 17 EU countries urge the suspension of the EU Association Agreement with Israel
28-Jan-2025 European Coordination of Committees and Associations for Palestine
Over 250 Parliamentarians from 17 EU countries called for the suspension of the EU Association Agreement with Israel citing Israel’s breaches of the art 2, so called ’human rights’ clause of the treaty.
As Trump returns, the EU rediscovers the art of the trade deal
27-Jan-2025 Politico
The European Union has clinched a string of pacts after the United States, its top trading partner, flipped into full protectionist mode.
Thailand aims to conclude FTA talks with EU this year: commerce minister
27-Jan-2025 The Nation Thailand
Thailand is prioritizing the finalization of a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) this year, following a recent FTA signed with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The country is also pursuing FTAs with Canada, the UAE, South Korea, and Bhutan, aiming to expand its trade partnerships significantly.
EU plans to shield farmers from free trade deal with South America
24-Jan-2025 Euronews
The European Commission has proposed financial support for farmers negatively impacted by the EU-Mercosur trade agreement – but the safety net would only be triggered in the ‘worst-case scenario’.
Philippines to push for free trade deal with US
24-Jan-2025 Business World
The Philippines will double down on securing a bilateral free trade agreement with the US, which it assumes would be more possible under the administration of President Donald J. Trump.
Amid tensions, Algeria’s Tebboune seeks to re-negotiate EU association agreement
23-Jan-2025 The Arab Weekly
Le président algérien a présidé une réunion stratégique dédiée à l’examen de l’état d’avancement des préparatifs en vue de renégocier cet accord, en vigueur depuis 2005.