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S&Ds: Equal partnership with Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Countries to address global challenges
After five days of intense debates, a vote on resolutions and visits on the ground, the 43rd session of the Joint Plenary Assembly among the African, Caribbean, Pacific Countries and the EU (JPA ACP-EU) has ended.
‘India, EU can redo int’l economic order’
A trade relationship between India and the European Union holds the potential to significantly reshape the global economic order, but the two entities need to find common ground on various issues first.
Kenya-EU trade deal: Why the East African Community was left out
Kenya's President William Ruto hailed his country's "remarkable partnership" with the European Union (EU) as the two sides inked a 25-year trade deal, but it has raised questions about East African unity.
Lula stalls EU-Mercosur talks, prepares counter-proposal
Mercosur countries cancelled trade talks with the EU meant to be held in Buenos Aires starting 29-30 June in what was seen as an attempt by Brazil’s President to buy time and present a counter-proposal to the bloc’s most recent demands.
Australia, EU trade ministers spoke as hopes of free trade deal rise
Australian and European Union trade ministers spoke, as optimism builds that sticking points over a free trade agreement can be overcome with more negotiation.
EU-Mercosur trade deal threatens Indigenous lands, activist says
A planned free trade deal between the European Union and South American bloc Mercosur risks increasing demand for farm produce from Brazil at the expense of Indigenous people's land and rights, a leading activist said.
EU to propose exit from Energy Charter Treaty over climate concerns
The European Commission is readying a proposal for EU countries to jointly quit an international energy treaty, after some governments already pledged to leave over climate concerns.
Proposed EU-India FTA
Can India protect its development objectives by signing a free trade agreement with an unequal partner with different ambitions?
Australia-EU free trade deal ‘approaching end-game’, Brussels says
Australia’s free trade deal with the European Union is “approaching the end-game”, according to Brussels’ most senior negotiator, but it still looks touch-and-go whether the two sides can land a deal by a mid-July deadline.
EU-Kenya EPA text (June 2023)