Trade
Why Coronavirus means the EU must suspend its palm oil ban
20 March 2020
In light of Coronavirus, the EU must suspend its proposed palm oil ban – for the sake of its own economy and millions of Malaysia’s poorest, argues Youssef Kobo.
European Commission proposes temporary ban on non-essential travel to EU
17 March 2020
Under the proposals, entry to the European Union at its external borders will be restricted for...
Phil Hogan: Showing the value of trade policy
9 March 2020
In today’s world, EU trade policy is about much more than trade; it is a vehicle for promoting...
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Talks between EU and UK have entered “crucial phase” says senior MEP
6 March 2020
David McAllister, the chair of the European Parliament’s new UK Coordination Group, was speaking...
Ali Bongo Ondimba: Shared challenges
5 March 2020
Attracting international acclaim for his investments in environmental protection, Ali Bongo Ondimba...
EU-Africa: A relationship built on mutual interests
3 March 2020
It’s important that the EU not only talks the talk, but also walks the walk in its partnership with...
Mayor of London says ‘London is part of Europe’
19 February 2020
In a one-day visit to Brussels on Tuesday, Sadiq Khan met with Michel Barnier and other EU leaders...
Brexit shakes up European Parliament
17 February 2020
The withdrawal of the UK from the EU has signalled a series of key changes in the way the European...
Committee guide 2020 | INTA: Forward-looking and independent
4 February 2020
Growing global uncertainty is the single biggest challenge for EU trade policy, writes Bernd Lange.
Von der Leyen warns UK it must abide by ‘level playing field’ in trade talks
3 February 2020
Her comments come as the European Commission on Monday issued a recommendation to Member States to...
Barnier warns of Brexit ‘cliff edge’ as transition period begins
3 February 2020
UK premier Boris Johnson has said a no-deal scenario will happen at the end of the 11-month...
British MEPs urge EU to 'get tough' with UK in upcoming trade talks
10 January 2020
Outgoing British MEPs have urged the EU to adopt a “get tough” approach with the UK in the upcoming...
Brexit Steering Group member casts ‘serious doubt’ on Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit free trade deal
10 January 2020
In an exclusive interview with this website, senior Polish MEP Danuta Hubner said that a No Deal...
At last a European Commission President who is in love with Britain
9 January 2020
For the first time Britain has got full sight of the woman who will face Boris Johnson in the next...
Building new partnership is in UK and EU’s ‘mutual interest’, says von der Leyen
9 January 2020
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she hopes the new partnership is “one that...
Opportunities and expectations
10 December 2019
The new EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement will open up new opportunities and increase Europe’s...
New Commission urged to implement ‘ambitious’ EU trade policy
2 December 2019
The head of an EU-wide body representing Europe’s spirits sector has called for an “ambitious EU...
How the soft drinks industry is walking the talk on sustainability and responsibility
2 December 2019
Europe’s soft drinks industry is embracing sustainability and responsibility, UNESDA Soft Drinks...
UK Leave camp ‘terrified’ of second Brexit referendum, says senior MEP
2 December 2019
UK Socialist MEP Richard Corbett spoke to this website as the campaign for the UK’s general...
Huawei shrugs off 90-day extension, urges US to stop ‘unjust treatment’
25 November 2019
Huawei has largely dismissed a new 90-day extension by the Trump administration allowing US firms...
What is Direct Selling?
29 October 2019
Marie Lacroix gives us the lowdown on direct selling and what it means for consumers.
Juncker says EU ‘in a better place now than in 2014’ in final speech
25 October 2019
Outgoing European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has ended his mandate on a positive note...
Zero Zone - Brewing a better Europe
14 October 2019
The new European Commission is planning to turn young peoples’ aspirations into action, making...
MEPs put spotlight on Kashmir
25 September 2019
With tensions growing between India and Pakistan following New Delhi’s recent decision to...
UK must “avoid catastrophic No-Deal Brexit” says MEP
22 August 2019
British MEPs have voiced concern at the rising prospect of the UK crashing out of the EU without a...
MEPs debunk post-Brexit US-UK trade deal
21 August 2019
EU commentators warn the British government that a Trump trade agreement will come at a price and...