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Trade agreement: EU and Mexico conclude negotiations

The EU and Mexico have concluded negotiations for a renewal of the global agreement. An amendment to the energy chapter had delayed the conclusion for years. The Commission pushed through lower agricultural import quotas and protection against Chinese EVs.

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New Silk Road: GTAI study points to three major trends

In a new study on China's new Silk Road for 2024, Germany Trade and Invest identifies three major trends: There were fewer projects in almost all regions of the world. Major projects became strategic collaborations. And there was more international financing and less development aid.

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Trade unions demand more focus on 'quality jobs'

The European Trade Union Confederation is calling on the EU Commission to do more for qualified employees. This would also have a positive impact on competitiveness. There have been "initial signals" from the Commission in this direction, says ETUC President Esther Lynch.

By Eric Bonse