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At your service: the European Services Forum’s privileged access to the EU Commission over EU trade policy
A recent documentary on lobbying in the EU highlights the historically intimate links between the EU Commission and European services companies. New research reveals that they are as close as ever, working hand in glove to liberalise and deregulate services markets – from Canada to the ASEAN region, from the US to India.
India-EU FTA negotiations may conclude by April
Negotiations for the India-EU Free Trade agreement may conclude by April this year, moving a step closer to sealing of the pact that is expected to boost trade and investment.
Intra-EU bilateral investment treaties: A test for European solidarity
Corporations in Western Europe are suing Central and Eastern European countries at international arbitration tribunals through a vast web of intra-EU Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs).
France will help finalise India-EU FTA: Hollande
France will support India on its negotiations with the EU on clinching a free trade agreement, President Francois Hollande said in New Delhi Thursday, stressing that French companies should have greater access to the Indian market as a result.
EU’s ambitious trade and investment agenda: At what cost to the Philippines?
Statement issued by the EU-ASEAN Network in connection with the European Union - Philippines Inter-parliamentary Meeting where seven Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from the Delegation of the European Parliament for Relations with the countries of Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are visiting the Philippines from 11-15 February 2013.
EU-FTA's entry into force marks a new era for Peru's exports
Peru will experience a change of era with the entry into force of the Multi-Part Trade Agreement with the European Union (EU) due to it is the world’s largest import market for Peruvian products, EU Ambassador to Peru, Hans Allden.
NDP leader Tom Mulcair on a tightrope as he ponders Canada-EU free trade
New Democratic Party leader Tom Mulcair faces a risky balancing act as he weighs the possibility of supporting the proposed Canada-Europe free trade agreement.
EU’s ambitious trade and investment agenda: At what cost to the Philippines?
A statement of concern from the EU-ASEAN FTA Network-Philippines
Ukraine handed November deadline on EU Association pact
Ukraine must seal a delayed accord to bolster ties with the European Union at a November summit or risk waiting years to sign the pact, the 27-member bloc said.
Think-tank says trade deal between Canada, Europe could kill Manitoba jobs
A left-leaning think-tank has issued another warning that a free trade deal between Canada and Europe could kill jobs rather than create them.