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Algeria hampers market access for European firms, EU initiates dispute settlement proceedings
According to Brussels, the Algerian authorities would be contravening trade liberalization commitments under the Agreement EU-Algeria Association Agreement of 2005.
Hungary's EU presidency to back ‘quick’ FTA talks with PH: FM
Hungary, as the incoming president of the Council of the European Union, will push for the early conclusion of the bloc's free trade agreement talks with the Philippines, its visiting foreign minister said.
Intra-EU awards are still valid and enforceable outside the EU
Two recent decisions by the Swiss Federal Tribunal and the US Court of Appeal for the District of Columbia Circuit confirmed that international law does not offer arguments to contest either arbitral jurisdiction or the validity of arbitral awards in intra-EU investment cases.
Korea, EU discuss progress of bilateral FTA, regulations
Korea's trade ministry said Wednesday that it has discussed the progress of the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union and asked the economic bloc to address growing regulatory uncertainties for exporters.
Thai confederation demands inclusion of ILO conventions in FTA negotiations
On 29 May the leaders of the Confederation of Industrial Labour of Thailand (CILT) met with European Union (EU) representatives in Bangkok to demand the inclusion of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) fundamental conventions in EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreements (FTA).
EU recognizes Indonesia's rights to ban nickel ore exports: Minister
The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, stated that the European Union (EU) has begun recognizing Indonesia's rights in banning nickel ore exports.
The power of sunset clauses put to the test: Can intra-EU BITs be back from the dead?
There appears to remain a growing demand from investors for the creation of a new European investor-State dispute settlement regime, which would provide a permanent neutral forum for the adjudication of their intra-EU claims.
Eighth round of free trade talks between India and the EU to start on 23 June
India and the European Union (EU) will resume talks for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the eighth round slated to start on 23 June, two people aware of the matter said.
Germany eyes stronger relations, trade and investment with Laos
Dr Lindner added that he hoped Laos’ chairmanship of Asean this year will also be a platform to strengthen ties with European Union countries, and to review the progress of EU members on finalising trade agreements with Asean.
EU invites Israel to discuss bilateral relations amid Gaza offensives
The EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell announced on Wednesday that he has formally invited the Israeli foreign minister to an ad hoc EU-Israel Association Council meeting.