On Thursday 23 February, the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Appellate Body confirmed that Russia’s import bans on live pigs, pork and other pig products from the EU is illegal under international trade rules.
In a press release, the Commission welcomed the ruling again and claimed that it sends out another strong signal to Russia and all WTO Members on their obligation to respect international standards and to adapt their measures to respect the principle of Regionalisation.
The panel...