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French MEPs concerned over EU-Mercosur deal amid regional push
3-Feb-2023 Euractiv
The EU-Mercosur deal is edging closer to implementation, with the region’s leaders, including Brazil’s freshly elected President Lula, pushing for swift ratification. However, French EU lawmakers reiterated concerns over environmental standards.
EU, Mercosur trade deal possible soon, says European official
1-Feb-2023 Buenos Aires Times
European Union hopes to finalise trade deal with Mercosur by July, says top EU official.
Indonesia’s hardship in dealing with the EU is increasing
1-Feb-2023 Kompas
The hardship on the Indonesian government and exporters of dealing with a number of disputes and trade barriers imposed by the European Union is growing.
EU recovers appetite for trade in green industry push
31-Jan-2023 Reuters
The European Union is aiming to enact up to five trade deals in record time to ensure its future as a clean tech leader, by securing supplies of key raw materials, increasing markets for green exports and reducing its reliance on China.
Argentina, Germany agree to close EU-Mercosur free trade pact ‘soon’
31-Jan-2023 La Prensa Latina
Argentina and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to “soon” close a free trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur South American trade grouping.
Peasant and farmer organisations in Europe and South America come together against the EU- MERCOSUR Free Trade Agreement
30-Jan-2023 La Via Campesina
Declaration supported by more than 100 peasant organisations, to understand why the EU-MERCOSUR FTA violates the rights of peasant farmers and other people working in rural areas.
Thailand, EU look to resume free trade talks by March
26-Jan-2023 Zawya
Thailand and the European Union have agreed to restart negotiations over a free trade agreement, officials said, nearly a decade after talks were stalled by a military coup in the Southeast Asian country.
Report: Evaluating the Proposed Joint Interpretation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
25-Jan-2023 Saskia Bricmont
This report analyzes the proposed interpretive guidance on the Investment Chapter of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union.
Why a coordinated withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty is inevitable
25-Jan-2023 Euractiv
Since October 2022, seven EU member states have announced plans to withdraw from the European Charter Treaty. Across the board, the message is clear: the insufficient and potentially climate-damaging treaty reform effort is no longer a politically viable option.
Brexit was meant to be ‘done’, but in 2023 UK-EU harmony will still be a distant dream
25-Jan-2023 The Guardian
It is possible the trade and cooperation agreement (TCA), which underpins the bilateral relationship, will itself not be fully implemented – and that a running dispute and conceivably even a trade war may ensue.
Climate, labour remain knotty issues in EU FTA
24-Jan-2023 Hindustan Times
Several knotty issues related to labour, environment and sustainability that have emerged in negotiations between India and the European Union on a free trade agreement will require political guidance for further progress
EU ready to conclude free-trade agreement with Thailand
24-Jan-2023 The Thaiger
Thailand’s Commerce Minister will head to Brussels for a two-day business trip to accelerate talks on an FTA with the EU, but it remains a distant goal.
EU, Kazakhstan ink agreement on raw materials and renewable hydrogen at COP27
23-Jan-2023 The Astana Times
The European Union and Kazakhstan seek to strengthen their strategic partnership by signing an agreement on raw materials, batteries and renewable hydrogen.
Greta Thunberg’s arrest shows why we must abolish the Energy Charter Treaty
23-Jan-2023 Open Democracy
The treaty allows fossil fuel companies to sue governments for taking climate change action. It must go.
Australia, EU locked in ‘feta’ trade fight
20-Jan-2023 Michael West
Australia is locked in a high-stakes food fight with Europe over certain local products using the names Prosecco for wine and feta for cheese.
NI Protocol: No breakthrough on deal after UK-EU talks
17-Jan-2023 BBC
The Northern Ireland Protocol is a part of the UK-EU Brexit deal that keeps Northern Ireland aligned with some EU trade rules.
EU-Chile FTA text (2022)
16-Jan-2023 European Commission
India-EU FTA: EU seeks ambitious commitments in government procurement, India resists
16-Jan-2023 The Hindu BusinessLine
New Delhi unwilling to show flexibility in elements such as non-discrimination, dispute settlement.
India to seek easing of EU steel quotas, tarrifs in trade talks
13-Jan-2023 Reuters
India will seek an easing of European Union steel import quotas and tarrifs in talks for a new trade deal as Indian steelmakers struggle to sell the alloy in one of world’s big markets, a senior government official said.
EU and Angola conclude Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement
10-Jan-2023 IISD
In November 2022, the EU and Angola concluded a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA)—the first EU agreement of this kind.