EU continues to lift Brazilian beef ban

Commission bids to open global procurement markets

Third countries could be excluded from EU tenders unless they offer reciprocal access to their markets.

Russia bans live animal imports from the EU

European Commission says that the ban violates WTO rules

EU approves trade deal with Colombia and Peru

Uncertain fate awaits controversial agreement in European Parliament.

EU seeks tougher rules in market for public contracts

Member states could get powers to bar firms from outside the EU from competing for public contracts.

On aviation and climate, the EU must stick to its route

Major trade disputes should force the EU to act coherently and decisively – particularly when dealing with China.