Europe


Bilateral deal-making involving European governments.

last update: May 2012
photo: Mehr Demokratie e.V.


EU free trade agreements and the undermining of agroecology in Brazil, Kenya, and Indonesia
The report shows how EU trade agreements with these three countries undermine the conditions needed for agroecological food systems to thrive. Developed together with researchers and partner organisations in all three countries, the report builds on decades of work linking local realities to the global rules that shape them.
Serbia, Georgia near landmark free trade deal
Serbia is hopeful that a long-discussed free trade agreement with Georgia will be signed by autumn 2026, marking a significant step toward stronger economic ties between the two countries.
Switzerland and KSA sign new Bilateral Investment Treaty
Switzerland and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) signed a new Bilateral Investment Treaty. The KSA is one of the most important destinations for Swiss foreign investment in in the Middle East.
Ukraine is set to conclude a free trade agreement with Serbia
In addition to the EU, Ukraine is working on integration and the conclusion of free trade agreements with the countries of the Western Balkans. In particular, a free trade agreement with Serbia is planned to be concluded in the coming months.
Switzerland, Bahrain sign investment protection agreement
Switzerland and Bahrain ​signed ⁠an agreement ‌protecting investors against ​political risks like discriminatory measures ​by the state ​and unlawful expropriation, guaranteeing the free ⁠transfer of investment payments, the Swiss government said.
Switzerland aims to finalize US tariff accord by the end of July
Switzerland aims to finalize a US trade deal by the end of July, with the European nation pushing for assurances it won’t face higher duties than rival countries.
Uzbekistan ratifies investment and cooperation agreements with Serbia
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree ratifying international agreements with Serbia on investment protection and economic cooperation.
Further EU free trade agreements threaten farmers, agriculture organizations warn
The Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the National Association of Hungarian Farmers’ Circles and Farmers Cooperatives (MAGOSZ) strongly condemn the European Commission’s irresponsible actions.
UK-Swiss trade deal held up over pharma row
A pharma row between Switzerland and the U.K. risks derailing trade talks, with British officials concerned Swiss demands could push up NHS bills.
UK-Swiss trade agreement hinges on market access, data and IP
A new free-trade agreement between the UK and Switzerland must overcome issues such as data regulation, intellectual property and access to service-sector companies, the Swiss government said while stressing that talks are “well advanced.”

Referenced sites

Amfori

European business lobby group on foreign trade issues

Collectif Stop Tafta / CETA

Site internet du collectif français Stop TAFTA, CETA et autres accords de libre-échange

ESF

The European Services Forum (ESF) is a network of representatives from the European services sector. We are committed to actively promoting the interests of ...

Eurochambres

Eurochambres, a European business lobby group, webpage on FTAs

FOEE: Trade

Friends of the Earth Europe's special web section on trade deals

Handelskampanjen

The Norwegian Trade Campaign will oppose the current, neo-liberal trade policies and fundamentally reform the trade policy system.

Pour

POUR est un collectif citoyen qui met à votre disposition des analyses et prises de position d’experts, de philosophes, de sociologues, de juristes, d’économ...

Seattle to Brussels Network

The S2B network was formed in the aftermath of the WTO's 1999 Seattle Ministerial to challenge the corporate-driven agenda of the European Union and other Eu...

Trade Leaks

Greenpeace's leaked documents underline the strong objections civil society and millions of people around the world have voiced.