Multilateral trade 

Building bridges east, west and north

Brazil seeks to strengthen its role as the region's undisputed leader, but also looks for partners further afield.

Not the moment for protectionism

The EU claims to be a leader on trade, but instead undermines the credibility of the trading system.

Multilateral trade 

Balkan states can profit from concrete steps for easing trade with the EU

The Balkans already has the wherewithal to benefit more from trade with the EU.

Trade, Middle East high on ministerial agenda

EU to consider upgrading relationship with Israel; Doha trade talks will be major topic.

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Multilateral trade

The EU must ease trade with the Balkans

Thursday, 4 December 2008

EU leaders mull new global trade deal to stem financial crisis

Hopes rise for global trade deal before the end of the year.

EU sets out Eastern Partnership plans

The EU's Eastern Partnership with former Soviet states will demonstrate the “power of soft power”, European Commission's president says.

Multilateral trade

Fresh trade barriers would sound the death knell for global growth

Thursday, 27 November 2008

Free-trade area to form core of partnership plan

Plan includes five former Soviet republics; references to EU membership avoided.

G20 summit sheds light on path out of crisis

Gathering fails to produce major breakthroughs, but the EU finds support on a number of key issues.