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Compatibility with EU law is not real issue with ISDS
30-Apr-2019     EU Observer
But legality should not be our main concern here. There are much better approaches to international investment and we should be considering them.
EU top Court misses opportunity to protect democracy in EU-Canada trade ruling
30-Apr-2019     Client Earth
In a disappointing judgment, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has ruled today that the investment court system in the Canadian EU trade agreement (CETA) is compatible with EU law.
The ECJ verdict changes nothing – ISDS may not be illegal but it is immoral
30-Apr-2019     Stop ISDS
The judgement is disappointing but The case against ISDS (or its rebranded version ICS) has never been primarily a legal one. It is a moral one.
Mexican Senate passes labor bill, key to approving new NAFTA
30-Apr-2019     Reuters
The bill enshrines the right of Mexican workers to organize and gives them more control over their contracts.
Africa Continental Free Trade Area to enter into force in July
30-Apr-2019     CGTN
The African Continental Free Trade Area will officially enter into force during the next Extra-Ordinary Heads of State and Government summit slated for 7th July 2019 in Niamey, Niger.
Meet the new NAFTA — same as the old NAFTA
30-Apr-2019     The Hill
The USMCA simply follows the failed model of prior free-trade agreements adopted over the past 25 years, which facilitate corporate offshoring to low-wage countries while undermining democratic power.
Pakistan for early convening of next TIFA round
30-Apr-2019     Business Recorder
Pakistan has sought an intensified engagement with the US in the economic and trade cooperation, emphasising the need for early convening of next round of Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).
Thailand forwards 100 tariff lines to include in proposed FTA
30-Apr-2019     International The News
Thailand has forwarded a list of 100 products to Pakistan to include in the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the South East Asian country.
Singapore, China ink deals on trade, Belt and Road projects
30-Apr-2019     Straits Times
Singapore and China signed five agreements, drawing closer in their collaboration on trade, law enforcement and projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
Belgium and Luxembourg model BIT text (2019)
29-Apr-2019     Chambre des Représentants de Belgique