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RSSWTO rules on renewable energy dispute
In a ruling published on 5 March 2024, the World Trade Organization (WTO) upheld the EU’s ability to take environmental and climate-based action under the Renewable Energy Directive (‘RED II’).
EU wins WTO compliance action against US in ripe olives dispute
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has today confirmed that the EU was right to challenge the US for not complying with a ruling relating to ripe olives from Spain. Today's WTO panel report presents again a clear and full win for the EU.
Commission proposes new initiatives to strengthen economic security
The Commission adopted five initiatives to strengthen the EU's economic security at a time of growing geopolitical tensions and profound technological shifts.
EU and Angola sign first-ever Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement
The EU and Angola signed today a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA), the first EU agreement of its kind, during the EU-Angola Business Forum in Luanda.
Joint Statement by the European Union and Saudi Arabia
Joint Statement by Commission EVP Maroš Šefčovič and Saudi Arabian Minister of Investment HE Khalid Al-Falih.
EU foreign investment screening and export controls help underpin European security
The European Commission analysed over 420 foreign direct investments (FDI) into the EU over the past year, according to the Annual Report on FDI Screening released today.
EU takes next step in WTO ruling against US tariffs on Spanish olives
Today, the EU requested the establishment of a compliance panel to assess the measures taken by the US to comply with the World Trade Organization (WTO) Panel report which ruled against US tariffs on Spanish ripe olives.
EU launches consultation on use of Enforcement Regulation on Indonesian nickel export restrictions
Today, the Commission has launched a consultation on the possible use of the Enforcement Regulation in its dispute settlement case on Indonesian nickel export restrictions.
EU and other WTO Members reach landmark deal to facilitate investment and support development
Negotiations on an Agreement on Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) were concluded at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva today.
EU-Angola Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement moves towards approval
The EU-Angola Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA) has today taken a big step towards approval, with the Commission sending proposals to the Council on the signature and conclusion of the agreement.