Europe


Bilateral deal-making involving European governments.

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


Ukraine angry as Canada suspends free-trade talks
After three years of talks and five rounds of negotiations, the Canadian government suddenly suspended free trade negotiations with Ukraine – leaving a nearly complete deal in limbo.
EU-China investment talks: no EP consent without transparency, Trade MEPs warn
EU-China talks on an investment and market access accord will touch interests that are highly sensitive for the EU public and must be conducted "with the highest possible level of transparency" and subject to parliamentary oversight, says the European Parliament's International Trade Committee
Swedish Foreign Minister: EU-Armenia Association Agreement off agenda
Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said that the EU-Armenia Association Agreement negotiations are off the agenda. "Agreed with Miroslav Lajcak that Association Agreement with Armenia is now off the table. We work with Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia," the official said on his Twitter page.
Signing of treaty on free trade zone between Ukraine, EU will create problems for Ukraine, Russia - Putin
"If Ukraine believes it needs to sign a treaty on free trade with the EU, it means that's how it should be. However, we see some problems for us and them here," Putin said in an interview with Russia's Channel One and the Associated Press.
Armenia-EU free trade deal blocked: Lithuania
Armenia has blocked its chances of signing a free trade deal with the European Union by choosing to join the Russia-led customs union, EU president Lithuania said Tuesday.
Ukraine, Israel resume talks on FTA in December
Work on the FTA agreement between Israel and Ukraine goes as planned, the next round of negotiations is scheduled for December. The press service of the Embassy of Israel in Ukraine informs.
Ukraine's EU deal: good or bad for the oligarchs?
They continue to wield economic and political influence, but how will Ukraine's oligarchs be affected by the Association Agreement the country is close to signing with the EU?
Russia readies tighter customs if Ukraine signs EU deal: report
Russia is preparing tighter customs controls with Ukraine in case Kiev makes the "suicidal" move of signing an association agreement with the European Union, an aide to President Vladimir Putin was quoted as saying on Sunday.
Ukraine: Government publishes draft Association Agreement
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine posted draft EU-Ukraine Association Agreement on the government portal. The document is freely available and can be read by any Internet user.
Serbia's free trade agreements with Turkey and Russia creates a golden opportunity
Most people are aware of Serbia's free trade agreement but what is less known is Serbia's free trade agreement with Turkey. Free trade agreements also exist between Kazakhstan, Belarus, CEFTA, EFTA, European Union and the USA.

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.