“Following more than six years of talks, negotiations on the EU-Canada comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA) have reached a close. The deal is expected to come into effect next year, pending approval from member states and the European Parliament. (…)”
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Parliament prioritises human rights in conflict minerals crackdown
“MEPs have approved mandatory reporting on all levels of the supply chain in the production of minerals, going against the EPP’s proposal. (…)”
No TTIP deal with ISDS, warns parliament
MEPs have threatened to block TTIP if ISDS is included, despite revised plans presented to them by European trade commissioner Cecilia Malmström.
European parliament welcomes increased TTIP transparency
EU commission has decided to release transatlantic trade deal discussion texts to MEPs.
Alarmists cannot prevail in TTIP negotiations
EU-US trade deal provides for growth and must not be undermined by lack of trust, says Daniel Caspary.
MEPs welcome ‘belated’ decision to declassify TTIP negotiations
Parliament’s political groups have voiced their support for the council of the European Union’s decision to declassify the negotiations on the transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP) with the US.
EU response to Chinese solar panels dispute a ‘success’
The commission’s stance against Chinese solar panel dumping showed the commission’s commitment to tackling unfair trade practices, writes Daniel Caspary.