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Implementation of EU-Colombia and Peru Trade Agreement

Summary

An assessment of the EU-Colombia and Peru trade agreement, focusing on economic benefits, SME support, and the need for stronger human rights and environmental enforcement.
10 16.01.2019
Other
trade
economy
labour law
environment
human rights
social policy
administrative law
international relations

Key points

  • The agreement serves as a strategic foundation for human rights, environmental protection, and sustainable development in the region.
  • EU investment stocks have increased in both Colombia and Peru, making the EU a major foreign investor in these nations.
  • There is an urgent need to diversify exports from traditional minerals, oil, and agriculture toward higher-value processed goods.
  • Concerns persist regarding the safety of human rights defenders, environmental activists, and women in both countries.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the implementation of the Trade Agreement between the European Union and Colombia and Peru Implementation of the EU-Colombia and Peru Trade Agreement
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