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Guides on the EU Trade policy.
Future EU-UK Partnership - background guide by EUbusiness — last modified 26 February 2020, 00:40 CET
The EU Council decided on 25 February to authorise the opening of the future partnership negotiations with the UK.
Future ACP-EU Partnership by EUbusiness — last modified 17 February 2020, 23:42 CET
New impetus was given to the post-Cotonou negotiations on a new agreement between the EU and African, Caribbean and Pacific countries (ACP) when the two chief negotiators agreed on 17 February on the way forward.
Key elements of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement by EUbusiness — last modified 30 June 2019, 22:35 CET
The European Union and Mercosur member countries Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay concluded on 28 June long-standing negotiations on a landmark trade agreement.
EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement - key elements by EUbusiness — last modified 31 January 2019, 21:04 CET
The EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, came into force on 1 February, 2019, is expected to boost trade in goods and services as well as create opportunities for investment.
EU-Vietnam Trade Agreement by EUbusiness — last modified 18 October 2018, 00:34 CET
The European Commission adopted on 17 October the EU-Vietnam trade and investment agreements, paving the way for their signature and conclusion.
Updated Blocking Statute in support of Iran nuclear deal by EUbusiness — last modified 07 August 2018, 14:22 CET
As the first batch of re-imposed US sanctions on Iran took effect, the EU's updated Blocking Statute entered into force early on 7 August to mitigate their impact on the interests of EU companies doing legitimate business in Iran.
EU Customs Union: the world's largest trading bloc by EUbusiness — last modified 03 July 2018, 00:20 CET
The EU's Customs Union celebrated its 50th anniversary on July 1, and is seen by many as one of the European Union's greatest achievements.
Modernising EU trade defence instruments by EUbusiness — last modified 24 January 2018, 22:42 CET
The European Parliament and the Council agreed 5 December 2017 on a proposal to modernise the EU's trade defence instruments (TDIs). Together with the new anti-dumping methodology, this is the first major overhaul of the EUs anti-dumping and anti-subsidy instruments since 1995.
A Multilateral Investment Court by EUbusiness — last modified 14 September 2017, 15:50 CET
A new system for resolving disputes between foreign investors and states in a fair and efficient way.
New measures to fight poaching and end trade in raw ivory by EUbusiness — last modified 17 May 2017, 00:47 CET
The European Commission has moved to end the export of old raw ivory as of 1 July, with the adoption of new guidance on the EU rules governing ivory trade.
Trade agreements boost for EU agri-food exports by EUbusiness — last modified 27 February 2017, 17:48 CET
Trade agreements have helped to boost EU agricultural exports and have supported jobs in the agri-food sector and other sectors of the economy, according to a new independent study carried out on behalf of the European Commission. Trade agreements with three countries – Mexico, South Korea and Switzerland – were studied in detail.
EU-Mongolia Framework agreement - factsheet by EUbusiness — last modified 21 February 2017, 14:00 CET
The European Union is intent on supporting Mongolia in its continued political and economic reform path, as a valuable partner for the EU in Asia.
Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada by EUbusiness — last modified 16 February 2017, 15:52 CET
The European Parliament voted in favour of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada on 15 February 2017, concluding the ratification process of this deal at the EU level.
EU trade agreements by EUbusiness — last modified 04 November 2016, 17:46 CET
Trade in goods and services makes a significant contribution to increasing sustainable growth and creating jobs. More than 30 million jobs already depend on exports outside the EU. 90% of future global growth will happen outside Europe's borders. Hence - trade is a growth vector and a key priority for the EU.
EU trade agreements in the pipeline by EUbusiness — last modified 20 October 2016, 23:34 CET
The Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) is far from the only deal the EU is working on. Various deals are being negotiated all over the globe. Read on for an overview of negotiations in progress and a discussion of how it works.
Rapid Alert System for non-food dangerous products in 2015 by EUbusiness — last modified 25 April 2016, 15:52 CET
The European Commission published new figures on 25 April showing that, in 2015, more than 2,000 dangerous products triggered EU-wide alerts. A key challenge is the increasing share of products bought online from outside the EU.
EU proposals for the steel industry: Preserving sustainable jobs and growth in Europe by EUbusiness — last modified 16 March 2016, 23:11 CET
The European Commission suggests policy measures to support the European steel sector to overcome its serious challenges, largely due to global overcapacity.
Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) - main elements by EUbusiness — last modified 18 October 2016, 23:02 CET
The European Commission and the Canadian Government announced on 29 February that the legal review of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) English text had been completed. This includes a new approach on investment protection and investment dispute settlement.
EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking by EUbusiness — last modified 26 February 2016, 15:53 CET
The European Commission adopted on 26 February an EU Action Plan to crack down on wildlife trafficking within the EU and strengthen the EU's role in the global fight against these illegal activities.
EU-Ukraine Association Agreement: free trade part operational 1 January 2016 by EUbusiness — last modified 04 January 2016, 22:46 CET
On 1 January 2016, the European Union and Ukraine started applying the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) which forms part of the Association Agreement signed in June 2014. The rest of the Association Agreement has already been in force since November 2014.