Europe


Ministry pushes for FTA talks with EU
Thailand's Commerce Ministry will push for the resumption of free-trade negotiations between Thailand and the European Union this year.
War, neoliberal fundamentalism and the plundering of national economies
The real threats to ‘freedom’, ‘democracy’, ‘decency’ and ‘fairness’ do not lie in Syria or Iraq. The destruction of national sovereignty, democracy, freedom, decency, quality of life and livelihoods is being carried out by corporate vultures under the guise of the secular theology of neoliberalism, not least in practice via free trade and investor rights agreements.
Europe touts gains in Canada free-trade deal, internal document shows
A European Union analysis of the just-completed trade agreement with Canada suggests the EU gained more than it expected – and might have settled for less had Ottawa pushed harder.
Free trade agreements roil global auto manufacturers
When I was in South Korea for five days last month, I noticed that very few European and American cars were on the road in Seoul and Keosu.
European Commission/CARIFORUM Agreements to Boost Regional Integration
According to a news release from the CARICOM Secretariat, the Caribbean Forum of African Caribbean and Pacific States (CARIFORUM) and the European Commission (EC) on Wednesday (Mar. 28) signed three financial agreements designed to boost the Caribbean Region’s ability to deliver tangible results of integration to its populace.
Local CETA water concerns linger
The Harper government says it's successfully concluded an eighth round of free trade negotiations with the European Union, and despite reassurances from provincial, and recently federal, government officials that water is not on the bargaining table, several Sea to Sky residents are extremely concerned.
Impact Assessment of CETA IPR chapter
CETA IPR chapter will likely have a slight positive effect on specific industries in the EU, such as agri-food companies using geographical indications. It would also benefit the Canadian publishing industry and the innovative pharmaceutical industry. At the same time, an IPR chapter in CETA could lead to notable negative effects in Canada, for example via higher prices on educational and pharmaceutical products.
Put a hold on FTAs unfavourable to us
The Malaysian government last week negotiated free trade agreements (FTAs) with the United States of America (via the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement or TPP) and the European Union (EU).
L'Europe approuve un vaste accord de libre-échange avec la Corée du Sud
L'Union européenne a donné jeudi son feu vert à un accord de libre-échange d'une ampleur sans précédent avec la Corée du Sud, l'Italie ayant levé un veto qu'elle brandissait du fait d'inquiétudes pour son industrie automobile, a annoncé la présidence belge de l'UE.
Free Trade Deal To Boost Irish Exports To Asia
A landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed this week in Brussels will boost Irish exports to Asia, according to the Minister for Trade and Commerce, Billy Kelleher TD.