Events

Short news briefs and updates on trade policy developments affecting transatlantic commerce.

Legislative Process

European Parliament

Content type: Legislative Process

Parliament approves renewal of trade support for Ukraine and Moldova

MEPs approved proposals to extend temporary duty- and quota-free access for Ukrainian agricultural exports for a further year and to suspend all duties on imports from Moldova for another year.
Agreement / Partnership
Content type: Agreement / Partnership

Recommendation to consent to EU–Côte d’Ivoire FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreement

The European Parliament gave its consent to conclude a Voluntary Partnership Agreement with the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to address forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber and derived products to the EU.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Temporary trade-liberalisation measures for Moldova under the EU‑Moldova Association Agreement

The European Parliament adopted a first‑reading position to take over the Commission proposal renewing temporary trade‑liberalisation measures for products from the Republic of Moldova.
Market Update

European Parliament

Content type: Market Update

EU-Japan delegation holds in‑camera exchange on state of relations

The European Parliament’s Japan delegation held an in‑camera exchange in Strasbourg on 28 February 2024 with Japan’s ambassador to the EU and an EEAS official on the state of play of EU‑Japan relations.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Parliament adopts repeal to discontinue European ODR Platform

The European Parliament adopted a first‑reading position to repeal Regulation (EU) No 524/2013 and amend related regulations to discontinue the European ODR Platform.
Agreement / Partnership
Content type: Agreement / Partnership

Amendment of EU–Norway VAT cooperation agreement: Parliament gives consent

The European Parliament gave its consent to conclude an amendment to the Agreement between the EU and Norway on administrative cooperation, combating VAT fraud and recovery of VAT claims.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

First vote on major EU customs reform

A European Parliament committee adopted a draft report endorsing the Commission’s customs reform while amending it to simplify procedures, clarify data handling and bring forward the EU DataHub as a voluntary pilot.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement

EU Parliament condemns mass arrests in Belarus

The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning a new wave of mass arrests in Belarus, calling for the immediate release of political prisoners and stronger sanctions by the EU.
Agreement / Partnership
Content type: Agreement / Partnership

Conclusion of the Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement between the EU and Angola

On 7 February 2024 in Strasbourg the European Parliament adopted the conclusion of the Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Angola.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Parliament approves rules on plants from new genomic techniques

The European Parliament in plenary approved the Commission proposal and amendments on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, and agreed to refer the file back to the responsible committee for further work.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

Parliament debates regulation on plants from new genomic techniques

The European Parliament held a plenary debate on a report addressing a Commission proposal for a regulation on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their use in food and feed; rapporteur Jessica Polfjärd introduced the report and the Commission was represented by Helena Dalli.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement Category: Investment

Commission proposes new initiatives to strengthen EU economic security

The Commission adopted five initiatives to strengthen the EU’s economic security while seeking to preserve openness in trade, investment and research.
Policy Statement

European Parliament

Content type: Policy Statement

MEPs demand release of Falun Gong practitioner Ding Yuande

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on 18 January 2024 calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Mr Ding Yuande and condemning the persecution of Falun Gong and other minorities in China.
Policy Statement

European Parliament

Content type: Policy Statement

EP urges pragmatic engagement with China while pressing rights and market access

MEPs adopted recommendations calling for pragmatic EU engagement with China on global challenges while pressing Beijing over severe human rights abuses and seeking de‑risked, reciprocal trade and better market access for European firms.
Legislative Process

European Parliament

Content type: Legislative Process

EU adopts Critical Raw Materials Act to secure supplies

The European Parliament adopted the Critical Raw Materials Act on 12 December 2023 to strengthen EU competitiveness and supply security by cutting red tape, supporting innovation and aiding SMEs.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure Category: Sanctions

EU adopts 12th package of sanctions against Russia

The Commission welcomed the Council's adoption of a 12th package of sanctions against Russia focused on additional import and export bans, measures to counter circumvention, and closing loopholes.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure Category: Sanctions

EU adopts 12th package of restrictive measures against Russia

The European Commission outlines the 12th package of sanctions against Russia, detailing energy and trade restrictions, expanded listings, and anti‑circumvention measures.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement

European Health Data Space

The European Parliament adopted a text on the European Health Data Space in Strasbourg on 13 December 2023.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

EU Parliament adopts recommendation on EU‑China relations

The European Parliament adopted a draft recommendation on EU‑China relations, endorsing a report from its Foreign Affairs Committee.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement

European Parliament adopts resolution on EU‑Japan relations

The European Parliament adopted a motion for a resolution on EU‑Japan relations at the Strasbourg plenary, recording its position in document P9_TA(2023)0463 under procedure 2023/2107(INI).
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