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RSSInterim appeal arrangement for WTO disputes becomes effective
Today, the EU and other WTO members have formally notified the ‘Multi-party interim appeal arbitration arrangement’ (MPIA) to the World Trade Organization (WTO). This notification marks the start of the application of the MPIA to disputes arising between the participating WTO members.
EU and 15 World Trade Organization members establish contingency appeal arrangement for trade disputes
The EU and 15 other members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) today decided on an arrangement that will allow them to bring appeals and solve trade disputes among them despite the current paralysis of the WTO Appellate Body.
Trade enforcement: EU requests WTO panels with India and Colombia on ICT products and frozen fries
The EU today stepped up its action against unlawful trade restrictions affecting EU exporters of frozen fries and information and communications technology (ICT) products by requesting World Trade Organization (WTO) panels with Colombia and India.
Arbitration panel established on Ukraine’s wood export ban
On 20 June 2019, in accordance with Article 306 of the Association Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine the European Union initiated arbitration procedure on restrictions applied by Ukraine on exports of certain wood products.
EU and 16 WTO members agree to work together on an interim appeal arbitration arrangement
Today, the EU and Ministers from 16 Members of the WTO have agreed to develop a multi-party interim appeal arrangement that will allow the participating WTO members to preserve a functioning and two-step dispute settlement system among them.
EU-Korea dispute settlement over workers’ rights in Korea enters next stage
The EU and Korea completed today the procedure for selecting the members of the panel that will examine the ongoing dispute on workers’ rights in the Republic of Korea. The panel will be officially established as of 30 December 2019 and is expected to deliver its report by the end of March 2020.
Commission reinforces tools to ensure Europe’s interests in international trade
Today, the European Commission unveiled a proposal that will allow the European Union to protect its trade interests despite the paralysis of the multilateral dispute settlement system in the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Statement by Commissioner for Trade Phil Hogan on the suspension of the functioning of the WTO’s Appellate Body
Today, Commissioner for Trade Phil Hogan published the following statement on the suspension of the functioning of the WTO’s Appellate Body
Commission presents procedural proposals for Investment Court System in CETA
The European Commission today presented to the Council four proposals for specific rules putting in place the Investment Court System (ICS) provisions in the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
Joint Statement by EU and Canada on Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement
Leaders from the EU and Canada reaffirmed a shared commitment to the rules-based international order and to preserve and safeguard a functioning World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement system.