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Calls grow to postpone vote on Canada-Europe trade agreement

14 December 2020 Academics and civil society organisations are urging the Government to postpone a vote on a Canada-Europe trade agreement, which they warn would hinder progress on environmental and social protections. The Dail is set to vote on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) tomorrow, a mixed agreement Read more…

By Kayle Crosson, 4 yearsDecember 14, 2020 ago

Press conference of Phil Hogan, Member of the EC in charge of Agriculture and Rural Development, on the Common Agricultural Policy after 2020.

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Phil Hogan resignation is a chance to bring trade “in line with climate ambition”

28 August 2020 The resignation of Irish EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan is an opportunity to bring trade policy in line with climate ambition, Europe’s leading environmental coalition has said. Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe has urged the European Commission President Ursla von der Leyen to seek a new commissioner Read more…

By Kayle Crosson, 4 yearsAugust 28, 2020 ago