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Key European body backs EU-Canada trade deal

By Philip Blenkinsop January 24, 2017

Brussels | Reuters — A planned EU-Canada free-trade deal moved closer to reality on Tuesday after a key committee advised the European Parliament to give its backing after months of protests and heated debate. The EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is seen as a test of Europe’s ability to forge future trade accords […] Read more

Livestock, Reuters

EU-Canada trade deal clears further hurdles in Europe

By Reuters January 12, 2017

Brussels | Reuters — A planned EU-Canada free trade deal received backing from a committee of the European Parliament and Germany’s top court on Thursday, increasing its chances of entering force later this year. The European Union and Canada signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in October, but only after opposition from a […] Read more

Livestock, Reuters

CETA clears legal test hurdle in EU parliament

By Reuters November 23, 2016

Strasbourg | Reuters –– The planned EU-Canada free trade deal cleared a hurdle to its implementation next year when the European Parliament rejected a motion on Wednesday to ask the top European Union court to rule on its legality. The vote by lawmakers in the parliament is an indication they will also ultimately back the […] Read more

Livestock, Reuters

EU calls meeting to try to unblock Canada trade deal

By Alastair Macdonald, Philip Blenkinsop October 20, 2016

Brussels | Reuters — The European Union summoned envoys from its member states to an emergency meeting in Brussels at 8 p.m. local time on Thursday to seek a last-minute resolution to Belgian difficulties holding up a trade deal with Canada, diplomats said. All 28 EU governments support the planned Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement […] Read more

Livestock, Reuters

Belgian ‘Non’ clouds EU meeting to approve CETA

By Philip Blenkinsop October 17, 2016

Luxembourg | Reuters — European Union trade ministers meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday aiming to approve a free trade agreement with Canada but facing regional opposition in Belgium that threatens to scupper the entire deal. All 28 EU governments now back the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which would be the bloc’s first trade […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

European Parliament backs glyphosate, with conditions

By barbara-lewis April 13, 2016

Brussels | Reuters — European politicians advised on Wednesday that the herbicide glyphosate should only be approved for another seven years, rather than the 15 proposed by the EU executive, and should not be used by the general public. Environmental campaigners have demanded a ban on glyphosate, which is used in products such as Monsanto’s […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Reuters, Soybeans

EU lawmakers reject bill allowing opt-out from GM crop imports

By Reuters October 13, 2015

Brussels | Reuters –– European lawmakers rejected a proposal Tuesday that would have allowed countries to restrict or ban the use of imported GM crops that have secured EU approval. The environment committee of the European Parliament rejected the draft law by 47 votes to three, many arguing that the proposal was unworkable and would […] Read more

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Key European body backs EU-Canada trade deal

EU-Canada trade deal clears further hurdles in Europe

CETA clears legal test hurdle in EU parliament

EU calls meeting to try to unblock Canada trade deal

Belgian ‘Non’ clouds EU meeting to approve CETA

European Parliament backs glyphosate, with conditions

EU lawmakers reject bill allowing opt-out from GM crop imports

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