Tag: European Union

• Tuesday, February 17th 2015 - 19:30 UTC

  “EU tired of waiting” for Mercosur to sign a trade agreement; Paraguay a trusted partner

  

  The European Union is tired of waiting for Mercosur to sign a free trade agreement, according to a delegation of Euro members of Parliament visiting Paraguay, a country which they consider a trusted 'ally' in trying to establish closer links with Europe.

• Tuesday, February 17th 2015 - 19:24 UTC

  Mercosur intra-zone trade continues to slide; represents 14% for the block

  

  Trade among Mercosur partners contracted 12.3% during the third quarter of last year in annual terms, despite the fact overall trade of its members increased and despite the greater integration commitment of the group's original charter, points out the Argentine Chamber of Commerce

• Sunday, February 1st 2015 - 20:47 UTC

  'Mercosur does not exist': Uruguay should try a one to one deal with the Europe

  

  Mercosur does not exist; Uruguay is losing precious time and should try a one to one trade agreement with the European Union, according to Paul Riezler, president of the Euro-Chamber in Uruguay and of the Uruguay-Germany Commerce and Industry Chamber.

• Saturday, January 3rd 2015 - 07:56 UTC

  Dragui remarks makes Euro fall to its lowest against the dollar since June 2010

  

  The euro fell Friday to a 4 ½-year low against the dollar after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi indicated the bank could soon back a government bond-buying program to deal with alarmingly low inflation across the 19-country Euro-zone.

• Wednesday, December 31st 2014 - 02:54 UTC

  Russia's Gazprom takes 100% control of major international gas pipeline

  

  Russia’s gas giant Gazprom said in a release on Monday it had signed a deal with Eni, Wintershall and EDF on the purchase of 50% of shares in South Stream Transport BV. Thus, Gazprom will be a 100% owner of the company.

• Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 04:25 UTC

  Paraguay's objections prevent Bolivia from full Mercosur membership

  

  CFK says regional integration not a problem for worldwide integration, labels marketplace a euphemism as the decline in oil price conceals geopolitical interests of other countries

• Friday, December 5th 2014 - 06:14 UTC

  ECB steps up plans for more stimulus measures to revitalize Euro-economy

  

  The European Central Bank (ECB) has “stepped up” plans for more stimulus measures aimed at revitalizing the Euro-zone economy, bank president Mario Draghi said on Thursday. His comments came after the ECB held interest rates at 0.05%.

• Thursday, December 4th 2014 - 06:06 UTC

  Ecuador to combat IUU fishing as part of trade agreement with the EU

  

  Ecuador's Deputy Minister of Aquaculture and Fisheries organized a workshop with representatives from various government institutions related to port and maritime fisheries control in the country in order to develop a National Action Plan to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

• Friday, November 28th 2014 - 06:38 UTC

  Mercosur and EU could not establish a date for the exchange of new proposals

  

  European Union and Mercosur representatives analyzed the current state of negotiations for an association and free trade agreement but could not establish a date for the exchange of new proposals because “the European Commission has yet not concluded the consultation process with member states to harmonize its proposal”.

• Saturday, November 22nd 2014 - 09:19 UTC

  Brazil committed to advance with EU/Mercosur trade negotiations

  

  Brazil must speed international trade agreement negotiations, said cabinet chief Aloizo Mercadante, in direct reference to Mercosur and demanding an end to internal disputes.