Filter by
News (25)
RSSCommission 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.
Value of EU trade deals surpasses €2 trillion
The value of EU trade through free trade agreements with global partners surpassed €2 trillion for the first time in 2022, according to the 3rd Annual Report on the Implementation and Enforcement of EU Trade Policy published today.
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.
Political agreement on new Anti-Coercion Instrument to better defend EU interests on global stage
The European Parliament and the Council have today reached a final political agreement on the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI). This new tool will enable the EU to respond to economic coercion, and therefore to better defend its interests and those of its Member States on the global stage.
Commission releases its Report on Intellectual Property Rights in Third Countries
The European Commission published today its biennial Report on the Protection and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in third countries. The Third Country Report identifies so-called ‘priority countries’ where the state of IPR protection and enforcement is a source of major concern.
Commission welcomes key progress in trialogue on Anti-Coercion Instrument
Early on Tuesday, the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission made a breakthrough on the main outstanding issues of the legislative process of the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI).
EU exports under Free Trade Agreements surpass €1 trillion
EU trade deals mean increased exports, more stable economic relations and secure access to resources, a new report out today shows.
EU strengthens protection against economic coercion
The European Commission has today proposed a new tool to counter the use of economic coercion by third countries. This legal instrument is in response to the EU and its Member States becoming the target of deliberate economic pressure in recent years.
Trade and security: Commission highlights work to defend EU interests and values
The European Commission is today presenting key findings related to defending EU interests when it comes to export controls and foreign investments in the EU.
EU exports boosted thanks to stronger implementation and enforcement of trade deals and global rules
Effective implementation and enforcement of EU trade agreements and international trade rules have added €5.4 billion to EU exports in 2020.