Press releases
EP's negotiators paused talks to prevent losing the chance to improve the Generalised Scheme of Preferences, following a failure to agree with the Council on the current scheme’s overhaul.
Trade MEPs gave their green light to suspending EU import duties on Moldovan exports of agricultural products for another year to support the country’s economy.
Enhancing economic security: “Reinforcing trade is key to diversifying and reducing risks”
The Chair of the International Trade Committee, Bernd Lange, welcomed the Joint Communication on a European Economic Security Strategy by the Commission and the High Representative.
From 19 to 21 June, MEPs will travel to Indonesia to discuss political and trade relations as well as regional integration.
Parliament voted to provide up to €100 million in Macro-financial Assistance (MFA) to North Macedonia to help the country cover part of its funding needs in 2023.
MEPs and Council negotiators agree on setting up a new tool to safeguard the EU’s interests and respond to countries seeking to coerce the Union or member states.
Bernd Lange on Trade and Tech Council: “Good to continue our engagement, but missed opportunities are disappointing”
International Trade Committee Chair Bernd Lange (S&D, Germany) made the following statement on the outcome of the 4th ministerial meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council:
Trade MEPs voted to provide up to €100 million in Macro-financial Assistance (MFA) to North Macedonia to help the country cover part of its funding needs in 2023.
From 14 to 20 May, MEPs will travel to Brazil and Uruguay to discuss trade and investment relations as well as regional integration.
Parliament gave its green light to suspending EU import duties on Ukrainian exports of agricultural products for another year to support the country’s economy.