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WikiLeaks releases new secret TiSA documents
15-Sep-2016     Wikileaks
WikiLeaks releases new secret documents from the controversial Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) currently being negotiated by the US, EU and 22 other countries that account for over 2/3rds of global GDP.
TiSA - draft core text, chapters and annexes (June, July 2016)
15-Sep-2016     Wikileaks
As leaked by Wikileaks
CETA without blinders
15-Sep-2016     Global Development and Environment Institute
This working paper finds that CETA will cause unemployment, inequality, welfare losses and a reduction of intra-EU trade.
PH to protect offensive interests in EU FTA talks
15-Sep-2016     Manila Bulletin
The Philippines will further define the country’s offensive interests and sensitivities in the ongoing bilateral free trade agreement negotiations with the European Union (EU).
Morocco suffers legal setback as EU official declares Western Sahara 'not part of Morocco'
15-Sep-2016     Forbes
Western Sahara is not part of Moroccan territory and therefore the EU-Morocco Association Agreement is not applicable to it: an advocate general at the Court of Justice in Brussels.
MEPs approve trade deal with six African states – nine years late
15-Sep-2016     EurActiv
A trade deal with six developing African countries was agreed by the European Parliament – some nine years behind schedule.
Austrian government split on opposition to EU-Canada trade deal
15-Sep-2016     Reuters
Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern's opposition to a free trade agreement between the European Union and Canada was countered by fervent praise for the deal from his deputy.
Georgia secures free trade deal with China
14-Sep-2016     Democracy & Freedom Watch
Georgia has secured a free trade agreement with China which is expected to boost Georgia’s export of wine.
Council legal service takes stance on provisional application of CETA
14-Sep-2016     Vieuws
As the member states are struggling to agree which parts of CETA should enter into force provisionally, the Council legal service suggests sizeable ‘carve-outs’ in the area of investment protection and financial services.
India stumbles on bilateral treaty talks
14-Sep-2016     Business Standard
Negotiations is slowing down and signing of BITs, with India's major global partners, is taking more time than previously anticipated