Back from leading a European Parliament mission to Colombia and Peru last week, the head of the international trade committee, Bernd Lange (S&D, Germany), highlighted on Monday 19 February the shortcomings on the protection of workers' rights in these two countries. Both Colombia and Peru have had a free trade agreement in force with the EU since 2013.
"This trade deal with Colombia and Peru has significantly contributed to economic stability and increased trade flows, benefiting both...