Welthandel: Von der Leyen – EU und Philippinen vor Abschluss von Freihandelsabkommen
Die EU und die Philippinen haben sich grundsätzlich auf ein Freihandelsabkommen verständigt. Es soll Handel und Investitionen stärken und in den kommenden Monaten finalisiert werden.
The European Union (EU) and the Philippines have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement on a free trade agreement, according to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The news was shared by von der Leyen on the X platform after a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefovi, and the Philippine Trade Minister, Ma.
Cristina Roque, announced in a joint statement that negotiators have been instructed to finalize the agreement as soon as possible. The free trade agreement aims to deepen bilateral trade and investment relations, as well as to build a broader and more resilient framework in the face of global fluctuations. The pact is expected to benefit industries, small and medium enterprises, agriculture, and consumers. The agreement also seeks to establish fair rules and greater predictability.
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