The European Commission is confident of reaching a political agreement with India to sign a free trade pack by the end of January. However, CBAM remains a sticking point in the negotiations.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
As already announced by three parliamentary group leaders, the European Parliament has formally suspended the agreement on tariffs with the US. In a few days, the EU Parliament’s Trade Committee will also discuss measures under the Anti-Coercion Instrument.
By Markus Grabitz
The trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur states has been signed. However, there is disagreement over how soon provisional application can take effect.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur fails to systematically integrate circular economy principles. Yet this is precisely what the new geopolitical reality requires. The EU’s planned Circular Economy Act could also suffer as a result.
By Tom Voege
A high-level Indian delegation is in Brussels to discuss the remaining sticking points of a free trade agreement. In the best case scenario, a deal could already be reached in January – the economic incentives are strong.
By Amelie Richter and János Allenbach-Ammann
Hainan’s new customs and free trade regime has triggered a sharp consumer spending boom. Electronics and luxury goods in particular are seeing strong demand following the expansion of duty-free policies.
By Amelie Richter
The Italian President prevails – the planned signing of the Mercosur agreement has been postponed until January.
By Till Hoppe and Julia Dahm
The European Parliament has approved a stricter version of the safeguard clauses for the Mercosur agreement. The signing of the agreement on Saturday remains an ambitious but potentially achievable deadline.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The Commission wants to sign a free trade agreement with Mercosur countries next Saturday. So far, there is no qualified majority in the Council and Parliament could still put a spanner in the works.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The EPP abandoned its attempt at short notice to fast-track the Mercosur safeguard clauses through Parliament. Some member states are waiting for their adoption before committing to a position on the Mercosur agreement.
By Julia Dahm and János Allenbach-Ammann
