International Trade

EU sanctions against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine

In response to Russian President Putin’s unprecedented and unprovoked military attack against Ukraine, the EU is responding by adopting a…

3 years ago

EU-Kazakhstan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

The Cooperation Council between the European Union and Kazakhstan held its eighteenth meeting on Monday, 10 May 2021 in Brussels…

4 years ago

Halloumi Cyprus cheese joins EU PDO – Protected designation of origin

European Commission registered Halloumi cheese, the most prominent animal product of Cyprus, as a European PDO - Protected designation of…

4 years ago

No winners but fewer losers in global economy from COVID than expected

The COVID-19 pandemic seriously impacted all economies around the world last year, with trillions of dollars of lost earnings. UN…

4 years ago

eDelivery: Monitoring goods before they enter the EU

eDelivery provides technical specifications and standards, software and ancillary services for advanced customs controls and data exchange. By building with eDelivery,…

4 years ago

EU-Georgia Association Council debates current political crisis in Brussels

European Union and Georgia held the 6th meeting of the Association Council to review EU-Georgia relations since the last Council…

4 years ago

EuroNanoForum 2021 debates Nanotechnology and Nano-enabled industries

The EuroNanoForum 2021 conference will address the role of Nanotechnology and nano-enabled industries in the transformation towards EU prosperity. The…

4 years ago

EU-US negotiations on agricultural quotas agreement

The European Union and the United States have concluded negotiations to adjust the European Union's World Trade Organization (WTO) agricultural…

4 years ago

Presidents von der Leyen and Biden agree to suspend all tariffs

Signalling a fresh start for EU-U.S. relations, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed to suspend all retaliatory…

4 years ago

EU-China agreement on Geographical Indications enters into force

The EU-China bilateral agreement, protecting Geographical Indications (GIs) in China and Europe entered into force. The agreement protects around 200 iconic…

4 years ago

President Charles Michel visited President Maia Sandu in Moldova

President Charles Michel reiterated the European Union support for President Maia Sandu and people of Moldova, during a meeting in…

4 years ago

Switzerland climbs to top of global e-commerce index

Switzerland replaced the Netherlands at the top of UNCTAD's Business-to-Consumer E-commerce Index 2020, which ranks 152 countries on their readiness…

4 years ago

EU and Honduras sign agreement to reduce illegal timber logging

EU and Republic of Honduras signed in Brussels a voluntary partnership agreement (VPA) to join forces on forest law and…

4 years ago

East Asian countries led economic recovery in last quarter of 2020

Without the resilience of the economies of East Asia and the Pacific, there would have been no global trade recovery…

4 years ago

Strong EU trade enforcement rules enter into force

Robust new trade enforcement rules have entered into force that will further strengthen the EU's toolbox in defending its interests.…

4 years ago

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala first African, female WTO Director-General

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will be the next Director-General of the World Trade Organization and the first African, Nigerian, female leader for…

4 years ago

UN warns against ‘backsliding’ in Ukraine

Although a ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine has led to a significant decrease in civilian casualties, the overall situation remains fragile.…

4 years ago

Ukraine focus on EU goals to reinforce economic integration

The 7th session of the European Union-Ukraine Association Council focused on several areas of interest: political reforms, rule of law…

4 years ago

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