World Trade Organization (WTO)

EU-Kazakhstan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation AgreementEU-Kazakhstan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

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

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 EUeDelivery: Monitoring goods before they enter the EU

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
EuroNanoForum 2021 debates Nanotechnology and Nano-enabled industriesEuroNanoForum 2021 debates Nanotechnology and Nano-enabled industries

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 agreementEU-US negotiations on agricultural quotas agreement

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
EU-China agreement on Geographical Indications enters into forceEU-China agreement on Geographical Indications enters into force

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
Switzerland climbs to top of global e-commerce indexSwitzerland climbs to top of global e-commerce index

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
Strong EU trade enforcement rules enter into forceStrong EU trade enforcement rules enter into force

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

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
Agri-food sector gain vital space from EU trade agreementsAgri-food sector gain vital space from EU trade agreements

Agri-food sector gain vital space from EU trade agreements

The EU trade agenda is set to have an overall positive impact on the EU economy and the agri-food sector,…

4 years ago
US President Biden: How EU-US relations could improveUS President Biden: How EU-US relations could improve

US President Biden: How EU-US relations could improve

The new US President Biden represents an opportunity to reset transatlantic relations. EU is ready for the peaceful transition of…

4 years ago
World Bank expects global economy growth of 4% in 2021World Bank expects global economy growth of 4% in 2021

World Bank expects global economy growth of 4% in 2021

The World Bank Group on Tuesday issued a guarded growth forecast for the global economy this year, saying that a…

4 years ago
Von der Leyen and Michel sign Brexit Trade Deal as EU Parliament debatesVon der Leyen and Michel sign Brexit Trade Deal as EU Parliament debates

Von der Leyen and Michel sign Brexit Trade Deal as EU Parliament debates

It was worth fighting for this Brexit Trade Deal said Von der Leyen signing with Charles Michel the EU-UK Trade…

4 years ago
China’s Economic Recovery picks up but risks remainChina’s Economic Recovery picks up but risks remain

China’s Economic Recovery picks up but risks remain

Following a sharp decline in the first quarter of 2020, economic activity and recovery in China has normalized faster than…

4 years ago
Top Ten Technologies that will change International TradeTop Ten Technologies that will change International Trade

Top Ten Technologies that will change International Trade

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies and services and they will definitely change International Trade. All…

4 years ago

EU-UK Trade Deal: EU protection, fair competition and common future

After intensive negotiations, European Commission has reached an agreement, a good trade deal with the United Kingdom leaving Brexit behind.…

4 years ago

Brexit: Withdrawal Agreement under WTO rules fully operational on 1 January 2021

If the UK and EU-27 do not agree on an FTA Brexit by the end of the transition period, Great…

4 years ago

EU – Australia strengthen cooperation on global challenges

The EU and Australia share strong bonds in all domains and bilateral relations are deeply-rooted and expanding. The EU and…

4 years ago