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MEPs push back on Commission over Western Sahara in EU–Morocco trade

MEPs from across the political spectrum sharply criticised the European Commission over its handling of EU-Morocco trade relations covering occupied Western Sahara, raising concerns over legality, transparency and an apparent disregard for Parliament’s role.

Empowerment or exploitation? The false promise of a women-inclusive trade deal

The Canada-Indonesia trade deal’s “women-inclusive” label masks a neoliberal agenda that benefits Canadian corporations more than Indonesian women. It exploits feminist language to legitimize market expansion, while reinforcing structural inequalities—especially the burden of unpaid care work on women—and enabling corporate power through costly investor rights (ISDS). True gender justice requires systemic change, not just market inclusion.
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Mexico eyes EFTA modernization as EU deal nears signing

Mexico is advancing simultaneous trade agreement modernizations with the European Union, set for signing in May 2025, and the European Free Trade Association, which includes Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.

Nat’l Assembly ratifies trade pact with UAE

The National Assembly ratified the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates, marking South Korea’s first free trade pact with a Middle Eastern country.
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