Message to the European Parliament: The EU must strengthen its global engagement |
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| Our Deputy Director General Luisa Santos met with MEP Bernd Lange, Chair of the European Parliament's International Trade Committee, yesterday to discuss the EU’s trade policy, including its relations with two major trading partners, the USA and China. |
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| Santos stressed that the EU must step up its global engagement to safeguard economic security and resilience. “The current geopolitical environment makes a compelling case for the EU to engage more with the world,” she said. Santos highlighted the importance of securing access to critical raw materials and expanding business opportunities for European exporters. |
| She also underlined the stabilising role of trade agreements in uncertain times. “With rising global tensions and supply chain disruptions, we need predictable and reliable trade frameworks. Agreements provide businesses with the confidence they need to invest and grow.” As global challenges intensify, strengthening the EU’s trade partnerships will be key to ensuring a resilient and competitive European economy. |
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| The EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement entered into force on 1 February. It will enhance competitiveness on both sides and provide a shared platform for advancing net-zero economies. |
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"As BusinessEurope have set out in their report this autumn, there remains many unnecessary barriers to trade and investment following the election of new governments in the EU and UK, there is a clear opportunity to upgrade the relationship to deliver for businesses and citizens. I agree with them." European Affairs Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds quoted in The Independent on 4 February after speaking at the EU-UK Forum in Brussels. |
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Priorities for the EU Single Market for services 2024-2029
30 January
Read our position paper. |
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Free movement of goods: our priorities for 2024-2029
30 January
Read our position paper. |
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12 February
EU-Japan Business Round Table (DG Markus J. Beyrer participates)
MEDEFs European Business Nuclear Alliance Launch Summit (DG Markus J. Beyrer participates) |
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