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Over 250 Parliamentarians from 17 EU countries urge the suspension of the EU Association Agreement with Israel
Over 250 Parliamentarians from 17 EU countries called for the suspension of the EU Association Agreement with Israel citing Israel's breaches of the art 2, so called 'human rights' clause of the treaty.
As Trump returns, the EU rediscovers the art of the trade deal
The European Union has clinched a string of pacts after the United States, its top trading partner, flipped into full protectionist mode.
Thailand aims to conclude FTA talks with EU this year: commerce minister
Thailand is prioritizing the finalization of a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) this year, following a recent FTA signed with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The country is also pursuing FTAs with Canada, the UAE, South Korea, and Bhutan, aiming to expand its trade partnerships significantly.
EU plans to shield farmers from free trade deal with South America
The European Commission has proposed financial support for farmers negatively impacted by the EU-Mercosur trade agreement – but the safety net would only be triggered in the ‘worst-case scenario’.
Philippines to push for free trade deal with US
The Philippines will double down on securing a bilateral free trade agreement with the US, which it assumes would be more possible under the administration of President Donald J. Trump.
Amid tensions, Algeria’s Tebboune seeks to re-negotiate EU association agreement
Le président algérien a présidé une réunion stratégique dédiée à l'examen de l'état d'avancement des préparatifs en vue de renégocier cet accord, en vigueur depuis 2005.
An urgent call from European trade unions: Suspend the Association Agreement with Israel
European trade union organisations and confederations called on the European Commission to fulfill its obligations and review the Israeli Government’s compliance with article two of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
Von der Leyen announces visit to India
The EU is keen to reactivate talks on a trade agreement with New Delhi.
IEU CEPA: A threat to the environment, indigenous peoples, and biodiversity
Indonesia for Global Justice (IGJ) and WALHI (Friends of the Earth Indonesia) released a joint statement raises critical concerns about the proposed Indonesia-EU CEPA. It highlights the potential negative impacts of the agreement, particularly when coupled with Indonesia's Omnibus Law, on the environment, Indigenous communities, and biodiversity.
Indonesia welcomes WTO ruling on EU curbs on palm oil biofuel
Indonesia won a WTO case against the EU regarding discriminatory biofuel regulations. The WTO ruled that the EU unfairly treated Indonesian palm oil-based biofuel, which the EU had deemed unsustainable due to deforestation concerns. This ruling is expected to impact the EU's anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) and potentially speed up trade negotiations between Indonesia and the EU.