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Algeria to review association agreement with the European Union
Algeria has decided to respond to the increase in criticism of its policies from European countries with the striking decision to review the Association Agreement with the European Union once again.
EU considering new trade regime with Ukraine, media reports
The European Union does not plan to extend the preferential trade agreement framework in its current form past its June 5 expiration date and is considering a new set of rules instead.
EU-Mexico conclusion of a new trade agreement: the EU Commission adds more fuel to farmers’ anger
ECVC condemns the decision of the leaders of the European Commission and Mexico to conclude the EU-Mexico trade agreement negotiations, just one and a half months after the EU-Mercosur deal negotiations were finalised.
Over 250 Parliamentarians from 17 EU countries urge the suspension of the EU Association Agreement with Israel
Over 250 Parliamentarians from 17 EU countries called for the suspension of the EU Association Agreement with Israel citing Israel's breaches of the art 2, so called 'human rights' clause of the treaty.
As Trump returns, the EU rediscovers the art of the trade deal
The European Union has clinched a string of pacts after the United States, its top trading partner, flipped into full protectionist mode.
Thailand aims to conclude FTA talks with EU this year: commerce minister
Thailand is prioritizing the finalization of a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) this year, following a recent FTA signed with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The country is also pursuing FTAs with Canada, the UAE, South Korea, and Bhutan, aiming to expand its trade partnerships significantly.
EU plans to shield farmers from free trade deal with South America
The European Commission has proposed financial support for farmers negatively impacted by the EU-Mercosur trade agreement – but the safety net would only be triggered in the ‘worst-case scenario’.
Philippines to push for free trade deal with US
The Philippines will double down on securing a bilateral free trade agreement with the US, which it assumes would be more possible under the administration of President Donald J. Trump.
Amid tensions, Algeria’s Tebboune seeks to re-negotiate EU association agreement
Le président algérien a présidé une réunion stratégique dédiée à l'examen de l'état d'avancement des préparatifs en vue de renégocier cet accord, en vigueur depuis 2005.
An urgent call from European trade unions: Suspend the Association Agreement with Israel
European trade union organisations and confederations called on the European Commission to fulfill its obligations and review the Israeli Government’s compliance with article two of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.