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1. Opening the floodgates? February 2, 2012

Concern about migration. The prospect of an EU-India free-trade agreement has raised fears, especially in the United Kingdom, of uncontrollable labour migration. Alarm is...

Opening the floodgates?

2. WTO: China in breach of trade rules January 30, 2012

Restriction on exports of raw materials in breach of global trade rules The World Trade Organization's (WTO) appeals body today confirmed an earlier ruling that...

3. EU could benefit from US's Pacific focus January 19, 2012

Last year was a big year for US trade policy and 2012 could be more active still. In its first two years in office, the administration of US President Barack Obama was...

EU could benefit from US's Pacific focus

4. Emissions row could get dirty January 5, 2012

US authorities strongly object to ETS changes. Passengers to lose out as airlines plan to spread the cost The US government and airlines have not given up their...

Emissions row could get dirty

5. Europe on a Chinese shoestring December 15, 2011

China has said what it wants in return for aid. Will China help to rescue the euro, or not? In August, Premier Wen Jiabao said that China was ready to assist Europe in its...

6. EU, Russia agree steps towards visa-free travel December 15, 2011

Barroso warns that lifting of EU visa requirements for Russians is still years away. The European Union has agreed to open negotiations with Russia that could lead to the...

EU, Russia agree steps towards visa-free travel

7. Trade ministers agree new procurement rules December 15, 2011

EU, US, Japan compromise to pave way for updated Government Procurement Agreement. The European Union has agreed with the United States and Japan to open up their...

8. Medvedev in bid to speed up EU visa deal December 8, 2011

Russia wants visa regime to be lifted automatically, EU member states remain sceptical. • EU-Ukraine association deal in the balance Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's president,...

Medvedev in bid to speed up EU visa deal

9. Defending the spirit of Beaumarchais December 8, 2011

Cécile Despringre on a career spent protecting the rights of authors and audiovisual artists. At different points in her career, Cécile Despringre has worked...

Defending the spirit of Beaumarchais

10. EU and Russia agree to scrap Siberian flight fees November 25, 2011

Agreement will take effect shortly after Russia joins the World Trade Organization. EU member states have backed a deal with Russia that will end the obligation for...

EU and Russia agree to scrap Siberian flight fees

11. Does the EU value emissions over human rights? November 17, 2011

The EU is making a mistake by targeting Canada's oil sands. The European Commission was wrongheaded when, in October, it singled out oil extracted from Canada's ‘tar sands'...

12. In from the cold – at last November 10, 2011

It has taken 18 years, but Russia is finally about to join the World Trade Organization. The World Trade Organization (WTO) will next month welcome Russia as its newest...

In from the cold – at last

13. News in brief October 27, 2011

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14. EU approves Russia's WTO membership October 21, 2011

Move follows agreement to protect EU car industry, but Georgia still refuses to back WTO bid. The European Commission and Russia today (21 October) resolved the last...

EU approves Russia's WTO membership

15. EU urges China to open public-contract market October 20, 2011

EU firms prevented from competing for contracts. The European Union is hoping to use next week's summit with China (25 October) to press the Chinese authorities on obstacles...

16. EU threatens to close access to internal market October 6, 2011

18 poorer countries told to sign and ratify economic partnership agreements. The European Commission is trying to persuade 18 poorer countries to sign and ratify economic...

EU threatens to close access to internal market

17. Will the CAP fit? October 6, 2011

The arguments over the EU's future support to farming and the countryside. The European Commission is scheduled to approve next week (12 October) proposals to reform the...

Will the CAP fit?

18. ‘Rare earth' policy omission threatens European prosperity September 29, 2011

China is an unreliable supplier of vital materials, write Dirk Jan van den Berg and Erik Offerman. So Europe needs to find a response. The ‘roadmap to a...

19. From re-set to re-think in relations with Russia September 29, 2011

Dmitry Medvedev offered an illusion of change. Now that the illusion has been dispelled, what policy should the West follow? The prospect of 12 more years of Vladimir Putin...

20. EU challenges Ontario energy policy August 11, 2011

Brings complaint to World Trade Organization over renewable energy subsidies. The European Union has brought a complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Ontario's...

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