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Why NZ wants Europe in a coalition of the willing traders
15-Apr-2025     Newsroom
New Zealand Prime Minister is positioning the CPTPP trade deal as a key foreign policy tool to strengthen free trade amid global tariff tensions, particularly by fostering closer cooperation between CPTPP members and the European Union. While full EU membership in the CPTPP faces challenges, including differing economic models and complex ratification processes, there is growing support for deeper collaboration to uphold rules-based trade and counter protectionism.
France reaffirms backing EU-PH FTA
15-Apr-2025     The Manila Times
Visiting French Minister Laurent Saint-Martin reaffirmed France’s support for the EU-Philippines free trade agreement amid global trade tensions, emphasizing cooperation and economic growth. During his visit, several agreements were signed to strengthen partnerships highlighting the Philippines’ growing importance in the Indo-Pacific region and France’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties.
Green hydrogen at the heart of new EU–UAE free trade pact negotiations
14-Apr-2025     FCW
The EU and UAE have agreed to launch formal negotiations for a free trade agreement, with green hydrogen, renewable energy, and critical raw materials set to be central pillars of the deal.
Germany's Merz hoping for trans-Atlantic free trade agreement
14-Apr-2025     Yahoo
Germany's incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke out in favour of a trans-Atlantic free trade zone without any tariffs between Europe and the US.
Romania’s biggest ICSID cases, and what they mean for foreign investment
14-Apr-2025     EU Observer
Romania currently has nine pending cases with the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes. Here are three of three of the biggest cases in the last few years, and what they mean for foreign investors in Romania.
Thousands of people protest for more climate protection
14-Apr-2025     blue News
In Bern, several hundred people on the Bundesplatz criticized the federal government, which wants to modernize the International Energy Charter Treaty that came into force in 1998. They called for an exit.
Kenya-UAE FTA (2025)
14-Apr-2025    
Korea-Mexico FTA negotiations signal new phase in bilateral trade relations
11-Apr-2025     Business Korea
The Korean government announced plans to accelerate the resumption of free trade agreement negotiations with Mexico.
Cheesemaker warns PM to 'be careful' on trade deal
11-Apr-2025     BBC
One of Britain's largest cheesemakers has warned the government not to "rush into a trade deal" with the US.
EU will not rip up tech rules for trade deal with Trump, senior official says
11-Apr-2025     The Guardian
Bloc is ‘very committed’ to laws on big tech and is not targeting US companies, says European Commission’s Henna Virkkunen.