Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships (CTIPs) are among the flagship policies announced by the new European Commission, and an external element of the Clean Industrial Deal, launched at the beginning of 2025, which aims to promote decarbonisation and enhance the competitiveness of EU industry.
- Date: 05/11/2025, 10:00-11.00
- Location: WEBEX
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships (CTIP) initiative in her political guidelines for the new Commission in July 2024. CTIPs are intended to better align the EU’s engagement on trade, investment, climate, energy and development cooperation with third countries.
Talks for a CTIP between the EU and South Africa were launched at the 8th EU-South Africa Summit on 13 March 2025 by the president of the Commission and the president of South Africa. The CTIP should facilitate trade and investment in strategic clean supply chains such as green hydrogen, renewable energy and critical raw materials, and promote investments.
In the meeting, the Commission will present the latest developments in the talks with South Africa on a CTIP and discuss with civil society the state of play and next steps.
Speakers
Lead speaker
- Dora Correia, Director for Africa, Pacific, Asia (II), Trade and Sustainable Development, Green Deal, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security, European Commission
Moderator
- Civil Society Coordination/Deputy Head of Unit – Single Entry Point for implementation, Outreach and Transparency/ SME Unit, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security, European Commission
Agenda
- Introduction.
- Presentation by lead speaker.
- Open discussion with stakeholders.
The meeting will take place via WEBEX. 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 information
- international trade | trade agreement | trade relations
- Wednesday 5 November 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 (CET)
- Online only
- Live streaming available
- Country or region
- South Africa
- Trade topics
- Negotiations and agreements
- Event type
Practical information
- When
- Wednesday 5 November 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 (CET)
- Where
- Online only
- Who should attend
- Interested stakeholders
- Languages
- English
- Organisers
- Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
- Part of
Description
The purpose of this meeting is to inform participants of the latest developments in discussions with South Africa on a Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP). CTIPs are part of the flagship policies announced by the new Commission and an external element to the Clean Industrial Deal launched at the beginning of 2025, promoting decarbonisation and enhancing the competitiveness of EU industry.
