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EU-Singapore agreement on digital trade (Aug 2024)
26-Sep-2024 European Commission
Opponents of controversial energy investment treaty to go after old agreements
26-Sep-2024 Euractiv
Having pushed the EU out of the controversial Energy Charter Treaty, pressure groups and MEPs are now aiming for the legacy of over 1,000 bilateral investment agreements signed over decades.
EU-Japan FTA: Data flows and personal data protection protocol (Jan 2024)
26-Sep-2024 European Commission
IEU-CEPA agreement hampered by reshuffle in EU: Minister
25-Sep-2024 Antara News
Indonesia’s negotiations for the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) have been slowed due to a change in the European Union cabinet. While the negotiations are nearing completion, changes in European negotiators have led to revised requirements for Indonesia.
EU to seek trade pact with UAE as talks with Gulf region stall
20-Sep-2024 Bloomberg
The European Union is considering working toward a trade deal with the United Arab Emirates as the 27-member bloc seeks to cooperate more with the Gulf states on issues including energy and security.
Talks for India-EU free trade agreement to be held next week in Delhi
18-Sep-2024 DD News
India and the EU are continuing negotiations for a free trade agreement. The next round of talks will focus on trade, investment, and other key areas. Both sides are discussing concerns about sustainability measures and the impact on Indian industries. The UK and India have held eight rounds of negotiations so far.
We don’t want your EVs, Brazil tells EU as trade talks hit crunch time
16-Sep-2024 Politico
Attempt to fend off influx of Chinese electric vehicles puts chances of EU-Mercosur trade accord at the November G20 summit in doubt.
What is the fate of EAC-EU Economic Partnership Agreement?
16-Sep-2024 The New Times
The European Union (EU), East Africa Community (EAC) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) commenced, Kenya is the only country in the region that has signed, ratified and is implementing the agreement.
Caribbean unable to penetrate European markets – former CARICOM economic advisor
13-Sep-2024 Demerara Waves
The benefits derived from the 2008 Economic Partnership Agreement with Europe have so far been very disappointing partly because of the inherently unequal/unlevel nature of the playing field.
New French PM dashes hopes of a EU-Mercosur deal by Brazil G20 summit
13-Sep-2024 Euractiv
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier reiterated France’s opposition to the EU-Mercosur free trade deal and confirmed his desire to seek a ‘blocking minority’, dashing hopes of finalising the deal at the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil.
Brazil asks EU to hold off on implementing deforestation law
12-Sep-2024 Euractiv
Brazil asked the European Union not to implement regulations in its deforestation law at the end of the year as scheduled and asked for it to be revised to avoid hurting Brazilian exports.
Mercosur deal ‘not ready’, Commission maintains amid calls to swiftly conclude talks
11-Sep-2024 Ends Europe
Divisions remain on agriculture and sustainability in EU-Mercosur trade talks, as 11 member states call for a final deal this year.
Flow of goods brings NZ-EU trade agreement to life
9-Sep-2024 Farmers Weekly
First consignment of beef from New Zealand arrives in Europe under new trade terms.
EU-Mercosur trade talks progress on divisive issues, sources say
9-Sep-2024 Reuters
European Union and South American negotiators ended two days of trade negotiations with "significant progress" on contentious issues that have been holding up the long-overdue EU-Mercosur agreement.
US, Chile further extend Free Trade Agreement
6-Sep-2024 Dairy Foods
The enhanced agreement would further protect some US cheeses from losing access once the European Union’s geographical indications commitments enter into force.
Malaysia ready to resume FTA negotiations with EU — Tengku Zafrul
6-Sep-2024 The Malaysian Reserve
The Malaysian government has recently approved the resumption of negotiations with the European Union (EU) to finalize a free trade agreement (FTA). This decision comes after a hiatus in negotiations that began in 2010 and were suspended in 2012 due to disagreements over several key issues.
Indonesia-EU CEPA negotiations 90% complete: minister
6-Sep-2024 Antara News
The negotiations for the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) are nearing completion and are expected to be finalized this month. The agreement aims to reduce trade barriers between Indonesia and the EU, including tariffs and non-tariff barriers. Both parties have expressed their commitment to finalizing the negotiations before the new Indonesian government takes office in October.
Parliament greenlights ‘Thailand-EU Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement’
2-Sep-2024 Thailand Business News
The Thailand-EU Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) aims to strengthen relations between Thailand and the EU in various areas, including trade, investment, and social matters. While the agreement presents opportunities for enhanced cooperation, it is essential to critically examine its potential implications and challenges.
An EU trade policy fit for the future
30-Aug-2024 ETJC
It is time to move on from a worn-out, broken model of trade policy and create a new approach to trade that is fit for the future.
Indonesia pushes for concluding negotiations on IEU-CEPA in September
30-Aug-2024 Antara News
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan is pushing for the completion of negotiations on the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) in September 2024.