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1. A preference for preferences March 4, 2010

Were ‘unfair' trade preferences at the heart of the banana war? No. Preferences are central to international trade with developing countries and are becoming more refined....  

Tags: International economics, International relations, International trade, European Union, General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

A preference for preferences

2. Tackling threats by finding room for the free-riders February 11, 2010

To curb climate change, we need to restrict free-riding. In the latest letter in our exchange on the role of trade measures in international efforts to curb climate change...  

Tags: Environment, Carbon finance, Finance, Fredrik Erixon, European Union

3. China takes EU to WTO February 4, 2010

Beijing takes dispute over footwear duties to international trade body. China has complained to the World Trade Organization (WTO) about anti-dumping duties that the EU...  

Tags: Business, International economics, International trade, China, Dumping

4. A method to its madness February 4, 2010

The European Commission's approval of some genetically modified foods has angered many, but should be seen as part of a broader effort to manage the pressures from member...  

Tags: Environment, Biology, Genetic engineering, United States, Agriculture

A method to its madness

5. A shallow argument in favour of trade limits January 28, 2010

Are trade restrictions on countries that fail to take measures to reduce pollution helpful or ineffective? The continuation of a debate. In his letter published earlier...  

Tags: Environment, Business, International economics, International trade, Emissions trading

6. MEPs agree working relations with Barroso January 28, 2010

Commission president 'special relationship' with the Parliament over the next five years. European Commission President José Manuel Barroso has negotiated a deal with...  

Tags: Maoism, José Manuel Barroso, Barroso Commission, International trade, Nigel Farage

MEPs agree working relations with Barroso

7. Myths about ‘banana wars' January 14, 2010

A former senior trade official reviews what was the EU's longest-running trade dispute. You reported that a final agreement has been reached between the EU and its banana...  

Tags: International trade, Doha Development Round, Generalized System of Preferences, Lomé Convention, Tariff

Myths about ‘banana wars'

8. Scare-mongering by free-trader January 14, 2010

Who is killing the spirit of the WTO? Fredrik Erixon's opinion piece “A sorry tale of protectionism and two global conferences” (17 December-6 January) displays at best...  

Tags: Environment, International trade, World government, Fredrik Erixon, Diplomatic conferences

9. Ones to watch January 7, 2010

Michel Barnier  

Tags: Member of the European Parliament, Michel Barnier, Catherine Ashton, European External Action Service, France

Ones to watch

10. A new decade and a new transatlantic strategy? January 7, 2010

The transatlantic relationship needs a new sense of purpose. A new year, a new European Commission and a US president who can no longer get by simply by not being George...  

Tags: International relations, Transatlantic relations, United Kingdom – United States relations, United States, Washington,United States

11. A sorry tale of protectionism and two global conferences December 17, 2009

Is it a bad omen – or only a sign of the times – that hotels are this year much busier in Copenhagen than in Geneva? The ministerial conference that the World Trade...  

Tags: Environment, Diplomatic conferences, International trade, Air pollution, Carbon finance

12. EU, Latin America end 'banana wars' December 15, 2009

Agreement brings to an end the world's longest-running trade dispute. The EU has agreed to slash tariffs on bananas imported from Latin America in a bid to end the oldest...  

Tags: African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, International trade, ACP-EU Development Cooperation, Banana, Lomé Convention

EU, Latin America end 'banana wars'

13. Ashton takes over foreign policy reins November 26, 2009

The EU's new high representative will have to be a quick learner to get to grips with her new job. The European Union's new institutional arrangements for managing foreign...  

Tags: European Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy, Foreign relations of the European Union, Treaty of Lisbon, Catherine Ashton, Lisbon

14. EU wants details on China's plans to cut emissions November 26, 2009

Climate change to top summit agenda. A summit between the EU and China in Nanjing on Monday (30 November) is to focus largely on climate change. It takes place just seven...  

Tags: Environment, Council of the European Union, Economy of the European Union, Euro Group, China

15. Making slow and steady progress November 26, 2009

Energy warning system puts pressure on Ukraine but WTO negotiations havecaused concern in Europe Relations between the European Union and Russia have been so devoid of...  

Tags: Energy in Russia, Energy policy, Gazprom, Russia, Ukraine

16. Trade diplomat to lead EU's foreign policy November 19, 2009

The newly appointed foreign policy chief has a record of achievement during her brief spell in charge of EU trade policy. The woman who will be the EU's high representative...  

Tags: European Commissioner for Trade, Catherine Ashton, Catherine Ashton, Baroness Ashton of Upholland, Doha Development Round, European Commission

17. Movers & shakers November 5, 2009

 

Tags: International trade, World government, Iceland, European Union, European Free Trade Association

18. A green and pleasant land? November 5, 2009

Greenland's prime minister does not want his country to become a ‘living museum' and is keen to tap into its vast natural wealth. As the glaciers begin to melt, Greenland...  

Tags: Environment, Nordic countries, Greenland, Denmark, Inuit

A green and pleasant land?

19. Fit for purpose November 5, 2009

The perfect high representative? The qualities necessary for the new post of high representative for foreign affairs and security policy include  global standing,...  

Tags: Hospitality-Recreation, European Commissioner, European Commission, Lamy, Pascal Lamy

20. It's time to stand up to China October 22, 2009

China's emissaries do not pull their punches when they visit Europe, and Europeans should be less worried about causing offence when they go to China. Three ‘wise men'...  

Tags: Council of the European Union, Economy of the European Union, China, Beijing,China, London,Greater London,United Kingdom

It's time to stand up to China

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