This has been a dense week in EU trade, with US relationships, Ukraine and Switzerland dominating the picture. But there’s a lot of other things going on….
Korea
EU seeks digital upgrade for Singapore, Korea free trade agreements
The European Commission is requesting a formal mandate from EU member states to start negotiations to upgrade existing free trade agreements with Korea and Singapore by including legally binding new rules on digital trade.
EU Korea pledge to stick to subsidy fair play, launch digital partnership
It’s been long in coming, but the EU Republic of Korea Digital Partnership was finally announced today at a bilateral leaders’ meeting between European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol.
Blog: Roundup on EU FTAs and digital partnerships
Wonder where we are in a range of free trade agreement negotiations of the EU? Here’s a short update on selected trade agreements.
Week in Brussels: Eyeing Kazakh and Namibian raw materials, Korea, United States
A final glimpse into this week’s EU trade policy. By Rob Francis and Iana Dreyer.
INTERVIEW: EU Korea FTA deserves an upgrade
Speaking to Rob Francis in Brussels during a whistle-stop tour of Europe, Christoph Heider, president of the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea, said that updating the EU-Korea free trade agreement is “not a priority” for the current Korean government.
Week in Brussels: EU-US, Korea digital partnership, FDI screening, Chips Act, Mercosur
A lot of micro-stories this week in trade policy in Brussels that could become significant over time. Below an update on the EU US Trade and Technology Council, digital partnerships, FDI screening, the Chips Act and Mercosur. By Rob Francis and Iana Dreyer.
Week in Brussels: Cheers to diversification
Diversification of trade destinations and sources seems to have been on top of minds in the EU this week. By Rob Francis and Iana Dreyer.
EU sets sights on Indo-Pacific to roll out its digital ambitions
The European Union’s trade policy plans in the Indo-Pacific strongly focus strongly on the digital aspect of things, a new Communication unveiled today confirms. The EU is rolling out its Global Gateway – a pendant to China’s Belt and Road – through a new strategy initially requested by the EU’s member states. …
EU to seek deeper digital trade ties with Indo-Pacific partners
The European Commission and External Action Service are planning to unveil a proposal to start Digital Economy Partnership Agreement negotiations with Korea, Japan and Singapore as part of the European Union’s new Indo-Pacific strategy. The EU is also considering launching data privacy legislation “adequacy” negotiations with India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, …
