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Bilateral deal-making involving European governments.

last update: May 2012
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EU moves to remove barriers to data flows in trade deals
13-Feb-2018     Reuters
The European Union will seek to break down barriers to the flow of data between businesses in future trade deals, as it tries to promote a more digital economy while also protecting privacy.
EU-Chile trade talks: Commission releases its proposals and reports about progress
7-Feb-2018     European Commission
The negotiating teams covered a broad range of issues such as the facilitation of customs procedures, trade in services, investment, competition, rules of origin, and intellectual property.
New EU trade deals would harm consumers, the environment and demorcracy
7-Feb-2018     Foodwatch
The European Union is currently negotiating a series of new free trade agreements that would have a negative impact on consumer rights, environmental standards and democratic principles.
United in mixity? The future of the EU common commercial policy in light of the CJEU’s recent case law
7-Feb-2018     EJIL: Talk!
The European Commission reportedly proposed a model for the fast track ratification of trade deals that should be applied for the first time to the new trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand.
Serbia signs free trade agreement with Turkey
1-Feb-2018     SeeNews
Serbia said it has signed a free trade agreement with Turkey to boost its meat and food exports.
Swiss see no quick deal on new EU treaty
1-Feb-2018     Reuters
Switzerland will not meet the European Commission’s deadline for a deal on a new treaty that would bind the neutral country more closely to its biggest trading partner.
Free trade pact would break EU-Turkey deadlock
26-Jan-2018     EU Observer
Turkish President Erdogan's visit to Paris earlier this month was beset with bitter messages from French president Emmanuel Macron on Turkey's EU journey, as he openly remarked that political developments in Turkey were blocking its EU accession bid and the idea of a new partnership instead of full membership needs to be entertained.
Ukraine, Albania may create free trade area
17-Jan-2018     UNIAN
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister says Ukraine is ready to consider the creation of a free trade area with Albania.
EU trade in 2018: A preview
8-Jan-2018     Euractiv
The year 2018 will offer a very narrow window of opportunity to bring key EU trade policy files forward.
FTA with Turkey is Ukraine's key priority for 2018: Ambassador
5-Jan-2018     MENAFN
Ukraine's Ambassador to Turkey Andrii Sybiha considers the conclusion of the agreement on a free trade area (FTA) with Turkey as one of the key priorities of 2018.