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Trade Policy Post-COVID-19

Summary

A resolution calling for a review of EU trade policy following COVID-19, focusing on resilience, sustainability, and strategic autonomy.
9 07.07.2021
Other
trade
economy
environment
human rights
social policy
diplomatic relations
administrative reform
public administration
international relations
business and competition

Key points

  • The pandemic exposed critical vulnerabilities in global supply chains, particularly for medical supplies and raw materials.
  • There is an urgent need to reform the World Trade Organization (WTO) to better address health crises and climate change.
  • The EU should pursue a trade policy that integrates the European Green Deal and digital strategy into all agreements.
  • Trade policy must ensure fair competition by tackling distortions caused by foreign subsidies and state-owned enterprises.

Speeches

5 Speeches in total

Pro
Contra
Klára DOBREV
Klára DOBREV
S&D
0:10 min
22. Trade-related aspects and implications of COVID-19 (short presentation)
Kathleen VAN BREMPT
Kathleen VAN BREMPT
S&D
4:22 min
22. Trade-related aspects and implications of COVID-19 (short presentation)
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the trade-related aspects and implications of COVID-19 Trade related aspects and implications of COVID-19
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