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28-Nov-2025 EJIL: Talk!
Reassessing consent in counterclaims: rebalancing investment protection and public interest under the UNCITRAL ISDS reform
One of the most notable proposals identifies an investor’s initiation of arbitration as implied consent to a tribunal’s jurisdiction over counterclaims. -
28-Nov-2025 The National Tribune
New Zealand to increase support for PACER Plus
New Zealand and Australia have announced an additional package of support for PACER Plus – the Pacific region’s most modern framework for rules-based trade. -
28-Nov-2025 Western Sahara Resource Watch
These are the MEPs who voted for ignoring the CJEU
187 Parliamentarians voted to ignore the ruling of the CJEU, the interests of EU farmers, the rights of the EU consumers and the aspirations of the Saharawi people. Here they are. -
28-Nov-2025 RFI
French lawmakers unanimously opposed to EU-Mercosur trade deal
France’s National Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the government to oppose the free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur, ahead of decisive votes at the European level in December. -
28-Nov-2025 Youtube
Webinar : Unpacking the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA)
Unpacking the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA): risk and threats of investor lawsuit to state for people, environment, and democracy.
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27-Nov-2025 TNI
Banking on data
How the world’s tax havens became the data centres for the digital economy. -
27-Nov-2025 Vietnam+
Vietnam, EFTA working on 18th FTA negotiation round in Da Nang
The 18th negotiation round of a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is taking place in the central city of Da Nang from November 25 to 28, reported the Ministry of Industry and Trade. -
27-Nov-2025 Western Sahara Resource Watch
Farmers block Azura warehouse in France and launch legal action
Growing pressure on EU–Morocco trade deal as French farmers today launch legal steps and storm Azura’s entry point for Western Sahara produce in Perpignan. -
27-Nov-2025 The Edge Malaysia
Malaysia has no plans to renegotiate US trade deal, says Zafrul
Malaysia has no plans to renegotiate its trade deal with the US, and the government is focused on making sure all ministries follow the agreement, said Investment, Trade and Industry minister. -
27-Nov-2025 CNBCTV 18
Govt sources: Gulf Cooperation Council, Israel want trade deal with India, NZ FTA almost complete
The 4th Round of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations in Auckland from 3rd to 7th November focused on key areas, including Trade in Goods, Trade in Services, and Rules of Origin. -
27-Nov-2025 The Nation Thailand
Thai commerce minister asks India to resume FTA negotiations
Thailand’s Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has formally called on India to restart negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aiming to strengthen economic ties and unlock new trade opportunities between the two nations. -
27-Nov-2025 ANTARA News
Australia says Indonesia ready to join CPTPP
Indonesia has been officially recognized by Australia as a country ready to start the accession process for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a major regional trade bloc. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirmed this development, highlighting that Indonesia’s strong existing policy framework aligns well with CPTPP requirements. -
27-Nov-2025 Philstar Global
Philippines, EU set next FTA talks for early 2026
The next full round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the European Union (EU) is expected to take place in the first quarter of next year. -
27-Nov-2025 Tribune India
India to begin FTA negotiations with Russia-led EAEU from today
India will launch formal negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union starting today, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced at a press conference in the capital. -
26-Nov-2025 Copa Cogeca
On December 18, 10,000 farmers are expected in Brussels to denounce the EU’s growing ‘smoke-and-mirrors’ approach to agriculture
Copa and Cogeca are calling for a pan-European day of protest, just hours before President von der Leyen departs for Brazil to sign the Mercosur deal. -
26-Nov-2025 Foreign Policy In Focus
US-backed housing scandals threaten to rip off Honduras and Panama
Miami-based investors are suing Honduras after their own false promises left families picking up the pieces. -
26-Nov-2025 Trade Justice Movement
ISDS overview: how corporate courts threaten climate action and democracy
The resource contains visual summaries to help break down the controversial Investor–State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism built into many trade and investment agreements. -
26-Nov-2025 UkrAagroConsult
Month of protests begins in Poland: Farmers to march on Brussels in December
A month-long wave of farmer protests has begun in Poland and is set to culminate with a major international demonstration in Brussels on December 18. -
26-Nov-2025 Euractiv
EPP Mercosur fast-track bid collapses at plenary
The centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) beat a hasty retreat from its own gamble to ram through safeguard clauses of the EU-Mercosur deal. -
26-Nov-2025 AFTINET
ISDS exposed as a barrier to climate action and Australia to chair but not host 2026 climate negotiations
As the UN climate conference began in Belem, Brazil last week, an official UN report explicitly called out Investor-State Dispute Settlement in trade agreements as a systemic barrier to financing climate action in developing countries.