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France to ratify CETA next year, seeks ‘green veto’
26-Oct-2017     EurActiv
France’s parliament is expected to ratify the CETA trade deal with Canada around the second half of 2018, French Environment Minister Nicolas Hulot told reporters. But he made it clear that this will include “climate veto” powers.
EU-Myanmar investment treaty talks: Where’s the transparency?
26-Oct-2017     Frontier Myanmar
Civil society groups say an investment protection agreement being negotiated by Myanmar and the European Union lacks transparency and exposes the government to the possibility of compensation payouts it cannot afford.
India to oppose anti-generics proposals at RCEP meet
25-Oct-2017     Livemint
India firm in opposing proposals that could hinder global access to affordable generic drugs
India will not cross red lines on generic drugs in RCEP, but stay vigilant, say officials
25-Oct-2017     The Wire
Healthcare watchers are calling on India to resist RCEP
Is India ready to face US heat on bilateral ‘trade imbalance’?
25-Oct-2017     Live Mint
There is a pattern in the US’ trade demands which seldom change, regardless of the administration in power.
Morocco and EU discuss amending agriculture deal
25-Oct-2017     Morocco World News
The two sides discussed the amendment of the Morocco-EU agriculture agreement, after the European Court of Justice ruled in December 2016 that is not applicable to goods from Western Sahara.
Fifth meeting of the EPA trade committee EU-Pacific states EPA
25-Oct-2017     European Commission
The fifth trade committee under the EU-Pacific states interim EPA brought together Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and the European Union. Solomon Islands and the Samoa were invited to participate as observers.
Calls grow for ‘green clause’ in EU trade deals
25-Oct-2017     EurActiv
There is widespread consensus on the need to level the playing field for European companies confronted with environmental and social dumping from foreign competitors. Just how hard the EU should hit on wrongdoers remains a major sticking point, however.
Access to affordable stents and other medical devices – Indian Government should reject the bullying tactics of the US based medical device industry
25-Oct-2017     Don't trade our lives away
Access to health products is non-negotiable; the Indian Government should reject the bullying tactics of the US based medical device industry.
EU Parliament approves Morocco aviation deal including Western Sahara
25-Oct-2017     Western Sahara Resource Watch
Opposition referred to the inclusion of Western Sahara, which they say renders the deal illegal under EU law.