ISDS Case Map
EU
European Union
Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier told the 27 EU states that a loose so-called association agreement like the one the bloc has with Ukraine should serve as the basis for a new relationship with Britain.
CETA strengthens the legal position of North American companies in the EU and exposes European governments and taxpayers to potential claims.
Concerns that a previous EU-US trade deal was anti-democratic and would lower food safety, labour and environmental standards resulted in in mass protests in Germany, Austria and France in 2015.
Brussels may deploy hard-line tactics in next round of talks. Officials who have been in previous trade talks voice caution.
The European Union (EU) has prioritized the EU-GSP (Generalized System of Preference) Plus as the platform that will govern its cooperation and trade relationship with the Duterte administration.
Bold talk of an FTA between New Zealand and the European Union by the end of 2019 proved misplaced - and wrapping up talks in 2020 may also be a stretch unless major hurdles are overcome.
A group of 17 EU countries sent a letter to the European Commission, asking for more emphasis on data in future trade deals.
In Canada, farmers criticise the non-tariff barriers imposed by the EU and say the win-win deal that was promised is taking too long to materialise.
The EU Commission fails to enforce trade agreements' social and environmental norms. Just look at the case of South Korea.
Britain will set out more details about its objectives for a free trade deal with the European Union next month after the country leaves the bloc on Jan. 31.
