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Labor, environment pushed at FTA talks with EU
The Philippines and the EU are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA). The first round of talks focused on trade in goods, services, investment, and other areas. Both sides aim to conclude the negotiations soon. The Philippines hopes to increase market access for its services in Europe. The EU and the Philippines previously negotiated an FTA but stalled in 2017.
Report on the 14th round of negotiations between the European Union and five Eastern and Southern African states
The European Union (EU) and the five Eastern and Southern African (ESA5) States which are implementing the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) are negotiating round of deepening the EPA at technical and Senior Officials’ level
India takes a break from negotiating fresh FTAs as it revisits strategy
Negotiations are temporarily on hold even for the FTAs where talks have been initiated but are not at an advanced stage, like Peru and Chile, but could continue if approval comes from the top.
French MPs in Strasbourg and Paris, ramp up pressure on France over Mercosur deal
As a deal with Mercosur countries looms, French MPs in Strasbourg and Paris ramp up pressure on France over environmental and agricultural concerns.
EU pledges to support African Continental Free Trade Area
The European Union (EU) has pledged €1.1 billion as part of the Team Europe initiative to support the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and promote economic integration across the continent.
EU compensation fund looks to bribe European farmers to sign the EU-Mercosur agreement
The EU wants to set up a fund to compensate European farmers for the damage caused by the EU-Mercosur agreement, however this damage should never be allowed to happen in the first place!
Ireland 'will not wait' for EU to unilaterally suspend trade with Israel: PM Harris
Ireland is among EU member states that have been calling for the EU and Israel to hold an Association Council over human right concerns in Gaza.
EU, seeking far-flung friends, holds first summit with Gulf states
Talks on an EU-GCC free trade agreement, which began 35 years ago, have been suspended since 2008. The UAE has urged the EU to start talks on a separate trade pact with it.
EU plans cash help for farmers to overcome French resistance to Mercosur deal
The European Commission is working on a new budget fund to compensate farmers for any negative impact from the EU-Mercosur agreement. A French diplomat described the proposal as “an interesting option.”
EU-Andean Countries: Council greenlights the conclusion of the trade agreement with Colombia, Peru and Ecuador
The Council has adopted a decision to conclude the trade agreement between the European Union and its member states, on one hand, and Colombia and Peru, on the other, as well as a decision to conclude the protocol concerning Ecuador's accession to this agreement.