Ref. Ares(2017)1028469 - 27/02/2017
Ref. Ares(2020)273419 - 16/01/2020
Ref. Ares(2020)5354371 - 08/10/2020
REPORT
Jean-Luc Demarty (JLD) at the BusinessEurope International Relations Committee
21 February 2017, 11:30-12:30
Summary
Art 4.1(b)
introduced the meeting referring to current challenges in the trade
environment such as the rising protectionism and the difficulties to convince citizens about the
benefits of trade agreements. On the positive side, the Chairman welcomed the consent granted by
the European Parliament to CETA and highlighted the need to shift the focus to national ratification
procedures.
JLD provided an update on trade topics requested by BusinessEurope:
Out of scope
Subsequently, participants raised questions on negotiations with
, MERCOSUR,
Out of scope
JLD's 30 minutes intervention was followed by 60 minutes of questions and answers
Out of scope
Out of scope
Further questions were raised with regard to the
MERCOSUR FTA negotiations, as well as
Out of scope
JLD elaborated on the state of play
of the both FTAs
.
Out of scope
Art 4.1(b) , TRADE G3, Art 4.1(b)
Electronically signed on 07/10/2020 11:24 (UTC+02) in accordance with article 11 of Commission Decision C(2020) 4482