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EU-Mercosur trade deal threatens Indigenous lands, activist says
30-Jun-2023 Reuters
A planned free trade deal between the European Union and South American bloc Mercosur risks increasing demand for farm produce from Brazil at the expense of Indigenous people’s land and rights, a leading activist said.
EU to propose exit from Energy Charter Treaty over climate concerns
30-Jun-2023 Reuters
The European Commission is readying a proposal for EU countries to jointly quit an international energy treaty, after some governments already pledged to leave over climate concerns.
Proposed EU-India FTA
30-Jun-2023 Heinrich Böll Stiftung
Can India protect its development objectives by signing a free trade agreement with an unequal partner with different ambitions?
Australia-EU free trade deal ‘approaching end-game’, Brussels says
29-Jun-2023 The Australian Financial Review
Australia’s free trade deal with the European Union is “approaching the end-game”, according to Brussels’ most senior negotiator, but it still looks touch-and-go whether the two sides can land a deal by a mid-July deadline.
EU-Kenya EPA text (June 2023)
29-Jun-2023 European Commission
Philippine trade minister hopes for EU free trade agreement before 2028
29-Jun-2023 Euractiv
As the Philippines is nearing the status of an upper-middle income country, which would see it lose preferential treatment in EU trade policy, it is trying to seal trade relations with the EU by means of a free trade agreement with the bloc.
Regional NGOs warn Kenya on EU trade deal
28-Jun-2023 The Independent
Eastern and Southern African trade promotion organisations are asking Kenya to withdraw from its recent agreement with the European Union to implement the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
The EAC: A customs union that isn’t.
28-Jun-2023 The Citizen
Negotiations between the EU and EAC to establish an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) have revealed, very clearly, that the EAC is not a genuine customs union.
Mercosur/EU trade accord: Lula describes EU amendments as ’unacceptable”, but will continue talks
28-Jun-2023 MercoPress
Brazilian president Lula da Silva reiterated his support for the signing of the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur but expressed his dissatisfaction with the additional terms proposed by the European bloc, calling them “unacceptable.”
Brazil’s Lula calls for ’common sense’ negotiations on EU-Mercosur trade pact
28-Jun-2023 Reuters
Brazil cannot give up government purchases, Lula said, referring to an unwanted procurement clause of the deal allowing European companies to sell to Brazil’s public sector.
EU in talks with Chile on raw materials ‘strategic partnership’
28-Jun-2023 Euractiv
The modernised EU-Chile trade agreement, like its sister EU-Mexico trade deal, contains a new chapter on energy and raw materials, which opens the door for deeper cooperation in those areas.
New code Y864 for goods imported into the EU with preferential origin from Israel as from 16 May 2023
28-Jun-2023 European Commission
The new code must be declared to benefit from the preferential tariff under the EU-Israel association agreement. Israeli settlements are not eligible.
EU and Kenya conclude negotiations for an ambitious Economic Partnership Agreement
22-Jun-2023 European Interest
The EU and Kenya have announced today the political conclusion of the negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The Agreement will boost trade in goods and create new economic opportunities, with targeted cooperation to enhance Kenya’s economic development.
India’s free trade talks ’ignore’ human rights, social justice, environmental impact
21-Jun-2023 Counterview
More than 130 organisations and civil society leaders have expressed concern at the lack of transparency and non-inclusive consultation processes adopted by the Union Government in the negotiations for entering into free trade, comprehensive economic partnership or investment related agreements.
EU seeks to conclude trade negotiation with Indonesia before 2024 elections
21-Jun-2023 The Jakarta Post
Seeking to avoid the fiasco of finalizing negotiations during next year’s elections in Indonesia, the European Union wants to conclude trade negotiations by the end of this year, while its more controversial deforestation policy, which could hammer Indonesia’s palm oil industry, continues to cast a heavy pall in Jakarta.
Kenya signs trade deal with European Union to safeguard exports
20-Jun-2023 Reuters
Kenya on Monday signed an Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union
The EU-Mercosur annex: a greenwashing exercise
20-Jun-2023 Friends of the Earth Europe
Friends of the Earth Europe commissioned a legal analysis of the European Commission’s additional environmental protocol which demonstrates that it is a mere greenwash, only offering cosmetic and unenforceable adjustments.
EU agrees trade deal with Kenya as Brussels aims to boost Africa ties
18-Jun-2023 Financial Times
The EU has agreed a trade deal with Kenya, marking an important step in Brussels’ efforts to boost economic relations with Africa.
Joint press release on the meeting between President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of Mexico Andrés Manuel López Obrador
16-Jun-2023 European Commission
To develop a deeper political, trade and cooperation partnership, President López Obrador and President von der Leyen concurred on the importance of the draft modernised Global Agreement and agreed to expedite negotiations with a view to finalise the agreement before the end of the year.
France’s Lower House votes against EU-Mercosur FTA
15-Jun-2023 MercoPress
The bill is asking the Executive to refuse to sign the pact, as well as supporting its possible suspension in case the environmental conditions established in the Paris Agreement are not respected.