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Poland, France join forces against EU-Mercosur trade deal
The Polish government and the French National Assembly have passed resolutions opposing the EU's trade deal with Mercosur, as farmers from both nations have voiced their opposition, which they say will lead to unfair competition for European agriculture.
Mercosur: France seeks to rally blocking minority against trade deal
While Germany and Spain strongly endorse the Mercosur deal, France is trying to rally a blocking minority to halt the agreement. It is hopeful that Italy, Austria, Poland and the Netherlands will join Paris.
Civil society groups unite to monitor the 4th round of Thailand-EU FTA negotiation
Thai civil society groups, including FTA Watch and the Thai Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS, have expressed serious concerns over the ongoing Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Key issues include stricter intellectual property rights, which could impact access to affordable medicines, and potential threats to food security and public health. The groups are urging the Thai government to prioritize public health and environmental concerns over corporate interests.
Polish farmers block border crossing with Ukraine to protest EU-Mercosur trade deal
Farmers blocked Poland’s Medyka border crossing with Ukraine in a protest over the trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur, which they say will reduce their competitiveness, Polish state news agency PAP reported.
Colombia to renegotiate arbitration issues of FTAs with the US and UE
Colombia’s President said that Colombia will try to renegotiate the Free Trade Agreements with the European Union and the United States, concerning arbitration prerogatives based on national law.
20 years of free trade in Morocco, the dominant class cashes in
Even before the colonial era, Morocco was forced to sign several trade agreements. Formal independence has not changed the status quo, and the country's trade remains closely linked to the former colonial powers, especially France.
Spanish agricultural organizations reject the EU-Mercosur agreement
Spain's main agricultural organizations rejected the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur.
EU-Mercosur free trade, deep darkness
Fundamental decisions for the lives of nearly a tenth of the world's population are taken on their behalf without even informing them. What democracy, what rights?
Italian Agriculture Minister comes out against draft EU-Mercosur trade pact
Italy's Agriculture Minister spoke out against the draft free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American Common Market, Mercosur.
Joint statement by 78 business associations on EU-Mercosur free trade agreement negotiations
We call for the swift conclusion of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement negotiations, a step that is key for preserving our joint competitiveness.