Dublin, 18/04/2013 (Agence Europe) - The Irish Presidency of the EU Council of Ministers is allowing itself two months in which to amend the Commission's draft mandate, with a view to negotiating an agreement with the United States in July.
Speaking after the informal meeting of European trade ministers in Dublin on Thursday 18 April, Richard Bruton said he was confident that Commissioner Karel De Gucht would be given a “balanced” negotiating mandate by the Council mid June. Broad...