Several political groups reiterated the need to trade with more third countries during a debate in the European Parliament plenary on 29 March. MEPs were reacting to the 23-24 March European Council, where trade policy was discussed (see EUROPE B13148A1).
The majority of the groups believe that the EU cannot succeed in its transition without trade. Some of them, such as the EPP, but also Renew Europe, have called on the Commission and the EU Council to move faster on the conclusion and...