The Council of the European Union on Monday 17 October adopted conclusions on the review of Sustainable Development Chapters (TSD) in trade agreements. Member States follow the Commission’s line (see EUROPE B12977A13) of strengthening these TSD chapters while fostering the spirit of cooperation with partners.
They highlight the importance, according to them, of free trade agreements (FTAs) for “economic growth, high value-added jobs, diversification, resilience of supply chains”,...