Ref. Ares(2017)1028469 - 27/02/2017
Ref. Ares(2017)5462575 - 09/11/2017
REPORT
Jean-Luc Demarty (JLD) at the BusinessEurope International Relations Committee
21 February 2017, 11:30-12:30
Summary
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JLD provided an update on trade topics requested by BusinessEurope: [Out of scope] Japan,
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plurilaterals including
TiSA;
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The European Services Forum (ESF) raised several questions with regard to the state of play of
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the plurilateral negotiations on
TiSA
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JLD outlined the status of these negotiations
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Further questions were raised with regard to
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the
timeline for the conclusion of the
Japan FTA negotiations, and in particular about whether Japan has
shown increased openness to the Investment Court System (ICS). JLD elaborated on the state of play
of the both FTAs and more specifically on the ICS discussions with Japan.
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[Art. 4.1(b)]