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EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Approval

Summary

The European Parliament supports the Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand, highlighting its progressive approach to sustainability and digital trade.
9 22.11.2023
Other
trade
economy
justice
labour law
environment
human rights
international relations
business and competition
agriculture, forestry and fisheries
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The agreement establishes a strategic economic partnership between the EU and New Zealand in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • It introduces enforceable environmental and labor standards, including commitments to the Paris Agreement.
  • The deal will lead to the removal of 100% of New Zealand tariffs on EU exports upon entry into force.
  • EU tariffs on New Zealand trade will be gradually lifted by 98.5% over a seven-year period.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT containing a motion for a non-legislative resolution on the draft Council decision, on behalf of the Union, on the conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand DRAFT REPORT containing a motion for a non-legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand DRAFT OPINION Conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand OPINION Conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand EU/New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (Resolution)
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