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ECT: “ecocide” treaty puts Member States and EU Commission at odds
European governments are still considering withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty, despite the EU Commission’s efforts to modernise the controversial pact, documents leaked to Investigate Europe reveal.
Brazil's Lula ready to reopen EU-Mercosur pact if he wins election, aide says
Brazilian presidential election frontrunner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva favors reopening talks on a stalled European Union trade deal with South American trade bloc Mercosur to add provisions on environmental protection, human rights and technology.
EU launches new legal moves against UK over N. Ireland
The European Commission launched four new legal proceedings against Britain over London's failure to implement Brexit divorce terms to govern trade with Northern Ireland.
Time is ripe for India to explore trade deal with AfCFTA: Commerce Secy
AfCFTA brings together the 55 countries of the African Union and eight regional economic communities to create a single market for the continent, with an aim to enable the free flow of goods and services across the continent
India-EU FTA talks to focus on digital trade, data security, sustainability: Sources
Indian and European Union negotiators working on a free trade agreement are seeking to forge convergence on complex issues such as digital trade, data protection and sustainable development.
Dutch Senate approves European free trade agreement with Canada
A majority in the upper house of Dutch parliament voted to approve the European free trade agreement with Canada.
EU-New Zealand FTA text (Jul 2022)
On the trade deal with the Europeans
The official EU commentary on the deal mentions (a) the wider political ties that New Zealand has with Europe, and (b) NZ's welcoming mat to Europe’s foreign investors.
EU-India trade talks: base them on values, says Parliament
EU Parliament states it welcomes the restart of talks on a trade agreement with India, and should happen only as long as European values and standards, including rule of law, democracy, as well as human, women’s and labour rights, are respected.
Fossil fuel investment protection – it’s time for actions to speak louder than words
Political leaders and companies who are major contributors to climate change have expressed increasing commitment to playing a role in addressing climate change, but there appears to be a gap between these sentiments and negotiations...