Robust new trade enforcement rules have entered into force that will further strengthen the EU’s toolbox in defending its interests.

On 5 February 2021, the EU-India High-Level Dialogue on Trade Investment held its first meeting.

The 1st of February marks the second anniversary of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).

Today, the EU and Canada adopted four decisions putting in place the Investment Court System provisions agreed in CETA.

In an effort to tackle the current lack of transparency of COVID-19 vaccine exports outside the EU, the Commission has today put in place a measure requiring that such exports are subject to an authorisation by Member States.

The Commission has decided to extend the deadline of its call for applications to 15 February 2021.

The panel report published today confirms the EU’s concerns that Korea has not acted consistently with its trade and sustainable development obligations under the EU-Korea trade agreement.

Today, the EU has requested the establishment of a panel at the WTO to seek the elimination of unlawful export restrictions imposed by Indonesia on raw materials necessary for the production of stainless steel, notably nickel ore and iron ore.

The EU and China have today concluded in principle the negotiations for a Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI).