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European Union

EU-Japan trade agreement not compatible with EU data protection
The implicit cross-border data flow commitments do not have a sufficient safeguard. This is not compatible with the EU Fundamental rights system.
EU-Mercosur talks hit snags, announcement could be delayed
Free-trade talks between the European Union and South American trade bloc Mercosur still face hurdles over beef and ethanol.
A Canada-style trade deal would be a disaster for Britain’s workers
Trade unions campaigned against the EU and Canada’s CETA deal because, although it offers lots of protections to foreign investors, it does nowhere near enough to protect workers’ rights and public services.
Japan, EU finalize trade deal, aim at implementation in early 2019
Japan and the European Union finalized negotiations on a free trade deal, with the two sides aiming to implement it in early 2019.
Brexit: 'Breakthrough' deal paves way for future trade talks
The UK, which is due to leave the EU in March 2019, has been keen to open talks on a new free trade deal as soon as possible.
EU-Mercosur FTA: draft chapters (July 2017)
8 draft chapters, as leaked by Greenpeace
Research on the impacts of the EU-Mercosur trade negotiations
Analysis of draft texts, especially the chapters on goods, SPS, TBT and government procurement.