The European Commissions director-general for trade Sabine Weyand also hopes to unlock a dialogue with the United States over the Appellate Body in the WTO by promising proposals on ‘judicial economy’ in February.
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EU, China announce investment deal
The European Union and China concluded ‘in principle’ a ‘Comprehensive Agreement on Investment’ one day before New Year’s Eve 2020.
Comment: The EU is entitled to its own investment deal with China
This opinion piece reacts to and debates four key criticisms expressed in various media outlets in recent days of the EU-China investment agreement currently seen as in the final stages of negotiations.
Week in Brussels: CETA, France, ECT, China, EPAs
This week has seen two ‘strategic’ initiatives: the launch of a new paper on EU-US relations and the upgrading of EU-ASEAN relations post RCEP. Here other developments of potential interest. Dombrovksis talks to French Senate – Paris CETA ratification date unclear Nobody knows yet when the French government will put …
Week in Brussels: FTA report, China GIs, Western Balkans
After a week dominated by EU-US trade news, here some other developments in trade policy in Brussels. By Sarah Anne Aarup and Iana Dreyer.
Contours of EU-China investment agreement start emerging
By Sarah Anne Aarup and Iana Dreyer. European trade ministers discussed ongoing negotiations with China towards and investment agreement that covers market access, investment protection, a whole set of economic governance rules and sustainability.
How the EU and US could become partners in addressing the China challenge
The European Union can contribute a lot in addressing the ‘China challenge’, argues Peter Chase. The United States should seize the opportunity to work more closely with Europe – and here’s how.
Week in Brussels: UK, Australia, Uzbekistan, US, customs union
By Sarah Anne Aarup, Iana Dreyer and Chris Horseman. A round-up of news in EU trade this week.
China investment agreement – breakthroughs on ‘level playing field’
If one is to believe Charles Michel, Angela Merkel and Ursula von der Leyen, today’s online Leaders’ Meeting with China’s president Xi Jinping was productive.
China turns up volume on EU business environment for its companies
A report by the China Chamber of Commerce to the European Union reveals a few key Beijing ‘asks’ in current negotiations as EU China meetings and negotiations are set to intensify this autumn.
