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Micula: ICSID enforcement before the English Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal maintained the stay of enforcement of Viorel Micula and others v Romania award, but overturned his decision on security, ordering that Romania should provide £150 million as a term of the stay.
Investment protection in EU Vietnam FTA
Vietnam and the EU have concluded their discussions on an Investment Protection Agreement, which they decided to keep it separate from their free trade agreement.
EU-Mercosur deal still faces farm and auto hurdles, Brazil says
Negotiators of a free trade deal between the European Union and South American bloc Mercosur want to wrap up by September, but differences over beef, sugar and the auto industry could dash those hopes.
US wants quick progress on EU trade issues, officials say
Washington is pressing the European Union to speed up trade negotiations launched after the meeting between US President Donald Trump and EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker
Europeans unhappy about SA’s duties on chicken
European chicken producers are miffed by South Africa’s decision to impose import duties on their exports, which goes against the spirit of the EPA [economic partnership agreement].
The trade deal which fines governments for acting on climate change
An obscure agreement – the Energy Charter Treaty – allows energy firms to sue countries who take action to stop climate breakdown.
United for a strong movement against JEFTA
Let's build a movement against the EU-Japan trade agrement together.
Why CETA is no better
CETA is not ‘just’ a trade deal. It is about empowering corporations, undermining sensible regulations and locking in privatization.
Chicken woman has a lesson on fowl play for SA
The EU threatens now and again to force Cameroon to open its markets, given its status as a signatory to the Economic Partnership Agreement.