Glass half empty or half full? The move towards a comprehensive EPA
European Union member states came together in May to agree to a series of so-called conclusions on the Economic Partnership Agreements with the ACP. During what is supposed to be the last General Affairs and External Relations Council before the interim EPAs are signed, ministers reconfirmed their desire to finalise comprehensive regional EPAs while getting the interim agreements signed and notified to the WTO as soon as possible.2 EU trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson subsequently said he expects to begin this process for the seven interim agreements “after the summer,” a timeframe that he deems “will stretch WTO patience.” 3.
San Bilal and Victoria Hanson
TNI - 7. Number 5 / June 2008
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