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Bilateral deal-making involving European governments.

last update: May 2012
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European Commission publishes model BIT clauses between EU member states and third countries
15-Jan-2024     IISD
In September 2023, the European Commission has unveiled a non-paper presenting model clauses for BITs between EU member states and third countries.
A roundup of free trade deals the UK signed in 2023
22-Dec-2023     City A.M.
While work is still underway on securing deals with the USA and India, among others, in 2023, the Australia and New Zealand deals took effect, the UK signed up to the CPTPP agreement.
Britain and Switzerland agree wide-ranging financial services trade deal
22-Dec-2023     Reuters
Britain and Switzerland signed a wide-ranging financial services deal granting reciprocal market access for their banks, insurers, asset managers and stock exchanges to boost trade and cut compliance costs.
Ukraine terminates agreement with Belarus on investment protection
18-Dec-2023     Ukrinform
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a draft law to terminate the Ukrainian-Belarusian intergovernmental agreement on the promotion and mutual protection of investments.
Ukraine, Türkiye ready to ratify FTA
15-Dec-2023     Ukrinform
The governments of Ukraine and Türkiye are ready to ratify the Free Trade Agreement in early 2024.
Enhanced UK-Switzerland FTA negotiations: Update December 2023
15-Dec-2023     UK Government
Update on the third round of negotiations for an enhanced UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement.
New Serbia-China trade deal violates EU accession rules, but is celebrated anyway
6-Nov-2023     Euractiv
The free trade agreement Serbia signed with China, which is being hailed by Serbian politicians – along with all other agreements signed that day – will cease to apply on the day Serbia becomes a member of the EU.
Switzerland must defend Gruyère cheese in trade agreements
22-Sep-2023     Swiss Info
Switzerland must do more to defend Gruyère cheese and other products that have a protected status in Switzerland, according to the Swiss House of Representatives.
EU chief wants to conclude trade deals with Australia, Mexico, Mercosur this year
14-Sep-2023     Yahoo
The European Union should seek to complete free trade agreements with Australia, Mexico and South American bloc Mercosur by the end of the year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
Georgia, Israel discuss further improving bilateral ties in various fields
18-Aug-2023     Anadolu
Negotiations on Free Trade Agreement to start in 2024, reveals Georgian premier.