EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Consent

Summary

The European Parliament has recommended giving consent to a Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand, which aims to boost trade, protect European food brands, and promote sustainable development.
9 28.02.2024
Other
trade
economy
environment
social policy
international relations

Key points

  • The agreement serves as a strategic tool to increase the EU's relevance in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • It achieves full liberalization of tariffs on all New Zealand tariff lines upon its entry into force.
  • The deal protects 163 European foodstuff geographical indications and the entire list of EU wines and spirits.
  • A dedicated chapter is included to support Māori trade and economic cooperation.

Speeches

40 Speeches in total

Pro
Contra
0:32 min
9. EU/New Zealand Free Trade Agreement *** (debate)
1:39 min
9. EU/New Zealand Free Trade Agreement *** (debate)
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