The importance of outbound investment for the EU: how the European economy benefits from foreign direct investments outside of the EU

Free Trade Agreement with Indonesia Finalised

The EU continues its proactive agenda in the field of trade, and the latest country to conclude negotiations for a free trade agreement with the EU is Indonesia. “An important step in the right direction”, say Björn Wedin and Ingrid Serup, trade policy advisors.

Driving growth together - a business perspective on the EU India FTA

Driving Growth Together: A business perspective on the EU-India FTA

In a joint paper, the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise and the Confederation of Indian Industry, present a set of 9 actionable priorities to make the EU-India Free Trade Agreement commercially meaningful and future-ready for Indian and Swedish businesses, writes Asees Ahuja, Director EU Policy.

The EU needs to be open and assertive in its new trade policy

EU trade policy must continue to be open and primarily focused on market access, whilst at the same time also be vigilant in an increasingly challenging geopolitical environment. Open trade and sustainability should also be mutually supportive, write experts Henrik Isakson och Ingrid Serup.

More trade opportunities, please

In order to brighten its economic prospects and to strengthen its competitiveness, the EU depends on better trade opportunities. Despite this, the majority of policy action over the last five years has, in fact, served to limit those opportunities.

Navigating the Trade Landscape

Global trade system under pressure: read here about the challenges and how to foster a prosperous and stable international trade environment.

Few outcomes from the WTO’s Ministerial Conference

The 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), MC13, started with limited expectations of significant outcomes; ultimately, such expectations proved well founded. However, some good news also emerged, experts Ester Eriksson and Björn Wedin write.

Global trade faces headwinds

Businesses need progress in the making of modern trade rules fit for the 21st century. The WTO Ministerial Conference, MC13, in February provides a venue in that sense. However, many obstacles remain to be cleared as global trade still faces headwinds.

The EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement - A strategic, economic and sustainable win-win

It is time for the EU-Mercosur FTA to be approved. The benefits, on both sides of the Atlantic, could be substantial and could not only facilitate mutually advantageous trade and investment but also contribute to strategic gains and sustainable development.