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Europe

Bilateral deal-making involving European governments.

last update: May 2012
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Trump confirms Ukraine will get free trade zone, Zelenskyy says
26-Jan-2026 RBC-Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms that during talks in Davos, US President Donald Trump supported the idea of creating a free trade zone.
Europe seeks deeper trade ties with UAE, Philippines, says Ursula von der Leyen
21-Jan-2026 Gulf News
The European Union is advancing free trade negotiations with the UAE, Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told audiences at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Switzerland adopts negotiating mandate for US trade deal
16-Jan-2026 Reuters
Switzerland’s Federal Council has adopted a final negotiating mandate for talks on a legally binding trade agreement with the United States, the government said.
Zelenskyy, Trump to discuss free trade agreement
12-Jan-2026 Interfax
A free trade agreement with the United States will attract investment to Ukraine and will be an additional guarantee of economic security, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.
Swiss government adopts draft negotiating mandate for US trade deal
8-Dec-2025 Reuters
The Swiss government has adopted a draft negotiating mandate for a trade agreement with the United States.
Switzerland secures US tariff rate cut to 15%
17-Nov-2025 Swiss Info
The United States will cut its tariffs on goods from Switzerland to 15% from 39% under a new framework trade agreement. Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin reached a deal after a whirlwind visit to Washington on Thursday, the Federal Council said.
Switzerland moves close to improved 15% US tariff deal
12-Nov-2025 Swiss Info
Switzerland is close to securing a 15% tariff on its exports to the US, in what would be a relief for the country after it was hit with a punishing 39% levy in August.
UK, Switzerland advance enhanced FTA talks
31-Oct-2025 Fibre 2 Fashion
An enhanced FTA with Switzerland will deliver long-term certainty for UK services firms, by locking in access to the Swiss market, guaranteeing the free flow of data and cementing business travel arrangements.
Georgia, Serbia to launch free trade talks
24-Oct-2025 Trend
Ongoing consultations on a free trade agreement were reviewed, and it was noted that a joint statement on the launch of negotiations is expected to be made in the near future.
Georgia, Serbia move toward signing free trade agreement
15-Oct-2025 Trend
The parties discussed priority areas of bilateral trade and economic cooperation. Special emphasis was placed on the readiness of both Georgia and Serbia to sign a Free Trade Agreement and the importance of the steps already taken in this direction.

    Links

  • 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 the European services sector and the liberalisation of services markets throughout the world in connection with the GATS negotiations.
  • 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’économistes, de représentants syndicaux, de cinéastes, d’éditeurs belges et européens sur les accords de libre-échange
  • 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 European governments for continued global trade and investment liberalisation.
  • Trade Leaks
    Greenpeace’s leaked documents underline the strong objections civil society and millions of people around the world have voiced.