CSD on the Trade Sustainability Impact Assessment in support of negotiations on an EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreement: Draft inception report and heatmap

• Date: 19/01/2026, 14:30-16:00
• Location: WEBEX and in-person (Jean Rey meeting room, Berlaymont building)

Meeting details

Registration closes on: Thursday 15 January 2026 at 12:00

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Following an introduction by the Commission, the project team carrying out the SIA will present and discuss with EU civil society the draft inception report and heatmap prepared as part of the Trade Sustainability Impact Assessment supporting negotiations for an EU-Thailand FTA. 

This SIA is implemented by a consortium led by Milieu Consulting, in partnership with the London School of Economics Consulting (LSE Consulting) and Tutwa Europe, and supported by the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).

Speakers

Lead speakers

• Team leader for Southeast Asia - South and Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission
• SIA Project Team – Milieu consulting, LSE Consulting

Moderator

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

Agenda

1. Introduction.
2. Presentation of the draft SIA inception report and heatmap.
3. Open discussion with stakeholders.

This is a hybrid meeting. We would be grateful if participants could arrive 30 minutes in advance. There will be a welcome desk in the security screening area of the Berlaymont building where IDs will be checked for security clearance and identification badges will be handed out. Please bring with you the confirmation of your V-pass and an ID card or passport. 

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

Presentation inception report, January 2026

Report of the meeting, January 2026