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Review of EU Trade and Sustainable Development Action Plan

Summary

The European Parliament welcomes the Commission's review of its 15-point action plan on trade and sustainable development, calling for stronger enforcement of environmental and labor standards.
9 06.10.2022
Other
trade
economy
labour law
environment
human rights
social policy
international relations

Key points

  • Welcomes the Commission's review and the identification of six policy priorities for improving sustainability in trade.
  • Supports the creation of a Chief Trade Enforcement Officer to strengthen the enforcement of sustainability commitments.
  • Calls for increased financial and human resources for EU Delegations to monitor trade agreements more effectively.
  • Advocates for a stronger role and more funding for Domestic Advisory Groups to allow civil society to monitor trade deals.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the outcome of the Commission’s review of the 15-point action plan on trade and sustainable development Outcome of the Commission’s review of the 15-point action plan on trade and sustainable development
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