EU Government Notices for June 20
The European Union issued the following trade-related releases on June 20, 2011 (notices of most significance will be given separate headlines or summarized in future issues):
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- EU to discuss possible agreement with Central America. EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht will travel to the U.S. to meet with representatives of the U.S. Administration, Congress, and business to discuss the successful conclusion of the Doha Development Agenda and concrete delivery of results by the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC). De Gucht will also travel to Guatemala and Costa Rica to discuss the ratification and implementation of the EU-Central America Association Agreement, which would fully open both markets for industrial exports. (here)
- ECHA & Japan strengthen chemicals safety. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and various Japanese Ministries have signed a Statement of Intent to enhance cooperation in chemicals safety. The aim is to strengthen the scientific dialogue between the countries and to increase cooperation on technical matters and other issues, including the hazards and emerging risks of chemical substances, risk management tools, scientific collaboration and information exchange. (here)
- EU sanctions against Libya, Syria. The EU Council has adopted conclusions to: (i) fully implement the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1970 and 1973 against Libya, which imposes an arms embargo, targeted sanctions on key regime figures, provides for humanitarian assistance, etc.; and (ii) expand its restrictive measures targeting individuals and entities responsible for, or associated with, the violent repression against the civilian population. (here and here)