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Civil Society Dialogue on WTO reform

The purpose of this meeting is to update participants on the ongoing facilitator-led reform process in the World Trade Organisation and on expectations and preparations for the upcoming 14th Ministerial Conference in March 2026. 

  • Partner meetings
  • Date: 26/11/2025, 10:00-12:00
  • Location: WEBEX

Meeting details

Registration closes on: Friday 21 November at 12:00

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In June 2025, Norway’s Ambassador to the WTO, Peter Olberg, was appointed by the WTO General Council chair as facilitator for WTO reform. By December's WTO General Council meeting, it is expected that the facilitator will deliver a report outlining reform deliverables. 

The objective of this meeting is to update civil society stakeholders on the state-of-play of the reform, and on expectations and preparation for the WTO's upcoming 14th Ministerial Conference.

Speakers

Lead speaker

  • Head of Unit, A1: Multilateral affairs and WTO reform, Competition, Export Finance, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission

Moderator

  • Civil Society Coordination - Transparency, Civil society and Communication Unit, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission

Agenda

  1. Introduction.
  2. Update on the WTO reform process, and expectations and preparations for the 14th Ministerial Conference.
  3. Open discussion with stakeholders.

Webex access code and password will be sent to registered participants. We would be grateful if participants could launch their WEBEX connection at least 30 minutes in advance of the meeting so that any technical problems can be arranged in time before the meeting.

Related documents

  • World Trade Organization | international trade
  • Wednesday 26 November 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 (CET)
  • Online only
  • Live streaming available
Trade topics
  • Trade policy
Event type

Practical information

When
Wednesday 26 November 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 (CET)
Where
Online only
Who should attend
Interested stakeholders
Languages
English
Organisers
Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
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