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
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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
Karen MELCHIOR
Renew
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand
DRAFT RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the Conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand
EU/New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
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