The European Parliament has lifted its opposition to lifting restrictions on imports of textiles from Uzbekistan by a strong majority of votes (564 in favour). The restrictions were due to be lifted in 2011, but the legislative body withheld its consent until the International Labour Organization be let into the …
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Human Rights Watch urges European Parliament to reject Uzbekistan textiles protocol
The European Union’s plans to relax its restrictions on imports of textiles from the Central Asian country Uzbekistan are under criticism by major human rights organisations. In 2011, the European Parliament refused to endorse a textiles protocol attached to a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with the autocratic and very closed former Soviet republic. …
7-11 November 2016 – Intense week in EU trade
Brace yourself for an intense week in Brussels on trade policy matters. The key points and events to watch in the coming days: TiSA TiSA negotiators are sitting down for a marathon two weeks of talks. They hope to reach ‘endgame’, and have trade ministers conclude the deal …
