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Breaking free: Strategies for governments on terminating investment treaties and removing ISDS provisions
In this report, we present three practical approaches governments can consider in the near term to address their current stock of international investment agreements with ISDS.
EU-India conclude ninth round of free trade agreement talks, core issues remain
The European Union and India have concluded the ninth round of talks on a proposed free trade agreement. Although divergences on key issues remain, an FTA is in the interest of both sides.
Australian mining firm trumps Poland in arbitration
Invoking the Australia-Poland bilateral investment treaty, together with the Energy Charter Treaty, Green X has been awarded hundreds of millions of dollars over a thwarted mining project.
Stricter rules of origin won’t help Michigan’s auto workers
The United States International Trade Commission found that, through 2022, there were “few signs” that USMCA’s rules of origin had led to changes in production, trade, employment and investment or competitiveness.
How the EU deceives itself about Africa
Carlos Lopes recounts the frustrating experience of negotiating for Africa with the EU – and calls for an authentic partnership.
India and Maldives discussing a free trade agreement
India and Maldives have started discussions for a free trade agreement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu said.
Türkiye officially ratifies free trade agreement with Ukraine
The Free Trade Agreement between Türkiye and Ukraine has been approved by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and published in the official gazette.
Next round of India-EU FTA talks in 2025
India and the EU are set to hold the next round of FTA negotiations in early next year. Limited progress was achieved on rules of origin and government procurement.