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The former Spanish foreign minister released a book titled "The Trade Handbook: Making Trade Work for Prosperity, People and Planet". Read here her wide-ranging interview with Borderlex at the global trade organisation’s annual Public Forum held last week in Geneva.

SOCKSSS is a small company founded in Sweden. The EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement eliminates tariffs on socks, giving this Swedish firm the chance to be competitive in a market with huge potential for fashion and design.

Trade is not only about closing deals, it is also about keeping track of the commitments we make with our trading partners. Listen to his full Bloomberg Radio interview below to find out what he does and how he does it.

Civil society organisations registered in the DG Trade Civil Society Database are invited to join a meeting presenting the draft final report of the ex-post evaluation of the impact of EU FTAs on key environmental aspects, including climate.

The purpose of this meeting is to present to EU civil society organisations the draft final report of the study in support of the ex-post evaluation of the EU-SADC EPA.

The purpose of this meeting is to present to EU civil society organisations the draft final report of the study in support of the ex-post evaluation of the EU-SADC EPA.

The European Commission has published a call for expression of interest to facilitate the procurement of studies and analytical work in the area of trade, the potential development of analytical tools for trade policy, carrying out trade policy related surveys and peer reviews. Kindly note that this call remains open until 2 December 2022.

See You After the Summer!

We have published the results of the Eurobarometer survey on trade. Access survey’s detailed results now.

As part of our regular consultations on export control cooperation, the European Commission hosted a meeting with counterparts from Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States on 10 July 2024, to discuss ongoing efforts to align and enhance our export restriction measures imposed in response to Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.

On the 17 of May the Commission published its biennial Report on the Protection and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in third countries. Based on these findings, the Commission will focus its efforts and resources on the specific areas of concern in these countries, with the aim of improving IPR protection and enforcement worldwide.

Would you like to be part of a community of labour, environmental and business group experts? The call for expression of interest for the DAGs has been extended to 9 May COB!

Would you like to be part of a community of labour, environmental and business group experts? The call for expression of interest for the DAGs has been extended to 9 May COB!

Read the opening statement by Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis at the European Parliament plenary debate on the global COVID-19 challenge.

At a breakfast meeting in the European Parliament with MEPs and a broad range of local authorities and civil society organisations, Cecilia Malmström stressed the importance of fair and ethical trade schemes. She argued they were an essential part of the EU's broader efforts to ensure responsible supply chains that respect human rights, labour rights and the environment.

The European Commission published this week a questionnaire seeking the feedback from the public on policy options to better protect and manage sharks and related marine ecosystems. The aim of this consultation is to gather the views of the public to ensure an informed follow-up to the 2023 European citizens’ initiative “Stop Finning – Stop the Trade”. We want to hear from you!

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We have launched a targeted public consultation on our proposal to monitor and assess risks from outbound investments. Do you have experience in this field? Then your views and remarks are welcomed.

Over the past two centuries, economic growth has lifted billions out of poverty and extended lifespans. However, this progress has also fueled inequality, environmental destruction, and climate change. Amidst today's slow growth and calls for "degrowth," award-winning economist Daniel Susskind offers a crucial analysis, he argues for not abandoning growth but redirecting it to align with our true values. With historical insights and innovative ideas, Susskind's book is a thought-provoking guide to navigating our economic future.

Chinese society has been shaped by the interplay of the EAST—exams, autocracy, stability, and technology—from ancient times through the present. Beginning with the Sui dynasty’s introduction of the civil service exam, known as Keju, in 587 CE—and continuing through the personnel management system used by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)—Chinese autocracies have developed exceptional tools for homogenizing ideas, norms, and practices. But this uniformity came with a huge downside: stifled creativity. Yasheng Huang shows how China transitioned from dynamism to extreme stagnation after the Keju was instituted.

On the eve of the U.S. presidential election, Daniel Yergin takes the reader on a riveting and timely journey across this new map, illuminating the great issues of geopolitics and energy in our era of rising political turbulence and pointing to the profound challenges that lie ahead.