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FTA Negotiations with Australia and New Zealand

Summary

The European Parliament supports opening free trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand to boost economic growth while protecting EU social and environmental standards.
10 25.02.2016
Other
trade
economy
labour law
environment
social policy
international relations
agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

  • Support for initiating free trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand to strengthen economic ties in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Requirement that trade deals must not lower existing environmental, social, or labor standards.
  • Protection of European agricultural producers in sensitive sectors like meat, dairy, and sugar through safeguards or quotas.
  • Focus on creating concrete business opportunities and market access for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the opening of FTA negotiations with Australia and New Zealand Opening of FTA negotiations with Australia and New Zealand
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