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TTIP
Naomi Klein: France took advantage of Paris terror attacks during COP21
Est. 4minAuthor and activist Naomi Klein has accused the French government of “taking advantage of people’s grief and fear” to ban climate change protests in Paris, after the terror attacks that killed 130 people in the capital.
Sigmar Gabriel hopes for decisive victory in leadership election
Est. 4minRefugees will dominate the three day meeting of the SPD in Berlin. Party leader Sigmar Gabriel is almost certainly going to be re-elected, but the nature of his victory will be all-important. EURACTIV's partner Tagesspiegel reports.
EU aims to crack down on unsustainable palm oil and illegal logging
Est. 6minIn the next five years, the major European players, including Germany, want palm oil production to become 100% sustainable and to see an end to illegal logging. EURACTIV Germany reports.
New Zealand, Australia ready to accelerate trade talks with the EU, ditch ISDS
Est. 6minThe EU has agreed to launch negotiations with New Zealand and Australia. The two countries are ready to speed up talks, and reach a deal in a reasonable timeframe.
Malmström: TTIP could follow Vietnam model
Est. 3minThe EU Trade Commissioner has prioritised more transparency and a greater focus on sustainability and development, citing the new Vietnam deal as a potential model for TTIP. EURACTIV Germany reports.
TTIP talks: EU alleged to have given ExxonMobil access to confidential strategies
Est. 7minThe EU appears to have given the US oil company ExxonMobil access to confidential negotiating strategies considered too sensitive to be released to the European public during its negotiations with the US on the trade agreement TTIP, documents reveal.
North-South divide in new EU trade strategy, says rapporteur
Est. 4minThe EU's new Trade for All strategy, presented last month by Commissioner Cecilia Malmström, seems to favour northern countries too much, MEP Tiziana Beghin told EURACTIV ahead of a hearing in Parliament on Thursday (12 November).
Anti-TTIP petition signed by 3 million people
Est. 3minMore than 3 million citizens have signed a petition against the planned free trade agreements with the United States and Canada, TTIP and CETA. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Italian farmers want to seize TTIP opportunity
Est. 4minRepresentatives of Italian agriculture have expressed doubts over TTIP's transparency - but have urged against "demonising" the agreement. EURACTIV Italy reports.
Germany calls for more TTIP transparency
Est. 2minThe President of the Bundestag has called for more transparency in the TTIP negotiations, otherwise he will vote against the trade agreement. EURACTIV Germany reports.
EU, US conclude TTIP round upbeat
Est. 4minTransatlantic partners said they made ‘substantial progress’ towards a trade and investment agreement at a new round of talks this week in Miami.
Luxleaks tax case could tee up TTIP fight
Est. 3minThe European Union is expected tomorrow (21 October) Wednesday to decide against Fiat and Starbucks in a landmark tax avoidance case for the 28-nation bloc, sources close to the matter have said.
Kerry talks nuclear clean-up and TTIP with Spain
Est. 3minThe talking points during John Kerry’s visit to Spain have included cleaning up nuclear contamination, TTIP and the Spanish economy. EURACTIV Spain reports.
TTIP negotiators meet for 11th round of talks
Est. 5minEU and US negotiators resume talks on Monday (19 October) to advance on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, with mistrust and public opposition standing in their way.
EU agri-food industries draw ‘red lines’ in TTIP battle
Est. 4minEuropean agri-food business organisations have drawn their “red lines” ahead of the eleventh round of EU-US trade talks taking place next week, expressing serious concerns over access to the US market for their products.
Commission plays ‘pivot to Asia’ trade card
Est. 5minEuropean Commissioner Cecilia Malmström will today (14 October) present the new forward-looking trade and investment strategy - turning its focus to Asia, EURACTIV has learned.
German government hits back after TTIP demo
Est. 3minDespite the massive anti-TTIP (Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership) protest in Berlin on Saturday (10 October), the German government and industry still want to press on with the negotiations. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Environmental and social protection to be discussed at next TTIP negotiations
Est. 3minEurope wants the US to commit to high environmental and social standards, as part of the planned TTIP agreement. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Biggest anti-TTIP rally to hit Berlin
Est. 4minOnce again, anti-TTIP and CETA demonstrators will take to the streets of Berlin tomorrow (10 October). EURACTIV Germany reports.
Three million people unite to derail TTIP
Est. 3minA petition signed by three million people against the EU-US trade deal will be handed to the European Commission on Wednesday (7 October).
Trade negotiators reach deal on TPP, eyes turn to TTIP
Est. 5minPacific trade ministers have reached a deal on the most sweeping trade liberalization pact in a generation that will cut trade barriers and set common standards for 12 countries, an official familiar with the talks said on Monday (5 October). The deal should re-invigorate talks on TTIP.
EU urged to launch trade talks with TPP countries, starting with New Zealand
Est. 6minAs the Trans-Pacific Partnership nears completion, trade pundits in Brussels are urging the EU to turn its attention to Asia, and jump-start trade negotiations with TPP countries, beginning with New Zealand.
As TPP nears final agreement, EU needs a pivot to Asia, experts say
Est. 4minThe Transpacific Partnership (TPP) involving the United States and eleven other Asia-Pacific countries might be concluded this week. Trade pundits say now is the time for the EU to think big on its Asian market access strategy.
France threatens to pull out of TTIP negotiations
Est. 2minIn an interview with Sud-Ouest, Matthias Fekl threatened to "call a complete halt" to the TTIP negotiations if things do not change. EURACTIV France reports.