ISDS Case Map
EU
European Union
Belgium will have to abstain from voting on the new EU-Mercosur free trade agreement because its various governments have not reached a consensus.
The International Trade Committee has formally adopted its position on safeguard mechanisms for agricultural imports under the trade agreement with Mercosur countries.
Economic sanctions against Russia are now being challenged by Russian oligarchs and companies in private tribunals using a mechanism written into investment treaties.
In mid-December, EU governments will decide whether to move ahead with the controversial EU–Mercosur trade deal. It risks increasing low-standard imports, putting farmers under more pressure, and weakening health and environmental protections.
Kenya will appeal against a regional court ruling that halted a trade deal with the European Union, Trade Minister Lee Kinyanjui said on Wednesday, adding the ruling imperils $1.56 billion worth of annual exports to the EU.
India and the European Union (EU) to finalize the revamped India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2025. Of the 23 chapters under negotiation, 11 have been completed, with key discussions ongoing in areas such as market access for cars, steel, services, investment, and technical trade barriers.
As the EU accelerates its plan to sign its long-delayed trade agreement with South American economic bloc Mercosur, the pact’s role in securing raw materials is drawing criticism.
The European Commission has recalled consignments of frozen Brazilian beef products imported into the EU, after it was found they contained hormones banned in the bloc.
Some MEPs want to accept the Commission's proposal unchanged, while others are pushing for substantial amendments.
EU lawmakers today had a golden opportunity to stand up for European consumers. Backed by a solid majority, the Parliament came close to overturning the Commission.
