Asked if a decision to release #DeLima and rejoin the #ICC would boost the #Philippines' chances of continuing to enjoy the #EU trading incentives, Neumann said that would be “a strong sign in which direction the country wants to move." #HumanRights #EUTrade #FreeDeLima #EJK #DrugWar

EU chief #UrsulaVonDerLeyen visits Philippines after rough ties with ex-president (Duterte)
https://m.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/eu-chief-ursula-von-der-leyen-visits-philippines-after-rough-ties-with-ex-president-articleshow.html

A new era of green and fair economic growth is on the horizon.

The EU-New Zealand Trade Agreement was signed today, paving the way for its approval by the European Parliament and ratification.

Among others, it will:

🔵 Eliminate tariffs
🔵 Open the market for services
🔵 Improve access to procurement
🔵 Facilitates #data flows

It will save #EU businesses €140 million a year and increase EU investment in New Zealand by 80%.

This #trade deal will bring us even closer together.

#EUTrade

🇪🇺🌹🇰🇪 We have a deal.

The EU and Kenya closed a very ambitious trade agreement with strong trade and sustainability commitments.

It will bring our regions closer, and unlock new areas of cooperation and mutual benefit for our workers, businesses and traders.

We now look forward to quick ratification so we can make this deepened cooperation a reality.

#EUTrade

Progress on forced labour products ban too slow, says leading rapporteur https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/progress-on-forced-labour-products-ban-too-slow-says-leading-rapporteur/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ban #CommissionProposal #consumersprotection #enforcement #EUtrade

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🇪🇺🇸🇪 Sweden has taken over the presidency of the Council of the EU.

So we have put together a handy overview of the elements that make up Swedish trade. #EUTrade

RT @Trade_EU
🇪🇺🇸🇪 Sweden has taken over the presidency of the Council of the EU.

So we have put together a handy overview of the elements that make up Swedish trade. #EUTrade

We support businesses to overcome the ongoing crisis due to the Russian's invasion of Ukraine.

Today a new trade agreement between the EU and Moldova enters into force.

It will make trade easier and cheaper for many EU and Moldovan traders.

#EUTrade

Europe remains committed to contributing to global #foodsecurity.

Exports to sub-Saharan Africa grew significantly:
⏫121% in June month-to-month

Imports from Ukraine after implementation of solidarity lanes:
⏫61% in first semester 2022

Read the latest report ↓

#EUTrade

The EU-Canada Trade Agreement turns 5 today 🇨🇦🇪🇺

Since 2017, CETA has delivered:
☑️ Growth & jobs
☑️ Sustainability
☑️ Access to raw materials
☑️ Energy partnership

#CETA has proven to be a solid partnership of trust and reliability.

#EUtrade

462,000 EU jobs were directly protected by the EU’s trade measures in 2021.

This shows that these measures are effective in defending EU producers against unfair international trade practices.

#EUtrade

The EU compensates for the dramatic fall in Ukrainian maize imports and increases agri-food exports to Africa.

Learn more about the EU agri-food trade in our latest report 👇 #EUTrade

This week was a historic moment for the EU and New Zealand partnership—we have concluded our negotiations for a free trade agreement.

It brings major opportunities for our companies, farmers and consumers and includes unprecedented social and climate commitments.

#EUTrade

The 🇪🇺🇳🇿 deal also includes unprecedented sustainability commitments.

Together, we commit to:

🇪🇺 The Paris Climate Agreement
🇳🇿 Core labour standards
🇪🇺 Gender equality
🇳🇿 Fossil fuel subsidies reform
🇪🇺 Liberalising trade of green goods and services

#EUTrade

The 🇪🇺🇳🇿 free trade agreement is eliminating import duties on all EU agri-food export to New Zealand.

EU farmers will see benefits beyond the tariff cuts.

It will also protect the full list of EU wines and spirits and 163 most renowned traditional EU products.

#EUTrade

The EU and New Zealand trade agreement brings major opportunities for our companies, farmers and consumers.

It can help increase trade between us by 30%.

This agreement includes unprecedented social and climate commitments.

Learn more: http://europa.eu/!JvKHbC

#EUTrade

Today is a historic day for the EU and New Zealand — we have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement.

This will enable 🇪🇺🇳🇿 trade partnership to grow even more, opening significant economic opportunities for companies and consumers on both sides. ↓

#EUTrade

All EU's modern trade agreements include chapters on trade and sustainable development.

The new approach will include the use of trade sanctions if key labour and climate commitments are not met.

Climate and sustainability action are values we must all share.

#EUTrade

We want to make our trade agreements an even bigger driver of positive change.

Today, we are taking a major step in making #EUTrade greener, fairer and more sustainable to:

⏫ Support green and just economic growth
💚 Protect the environment
👩‍🔧 Uphold labour rights worldwide

The transatlantic trade partnership is the strongest in the world. 🇺🇸 🇪🇺

The second Trade and Technology Council starts today in Paris to further strengthen trade, investment and technological cooperation between the EU and US.

#EUtrade #TTC

Today in New Delhi, President @vonderleyen@twitter.com and Prime Minister of India @narendramodi@twitter.com agreed to launch the EU-India Trade and Technology Council.

This will allow both partners to tackle challenges and deepen cooperation in trade, technology and security.

#EUtrade