Is CETA a mixed agreement?

Abstract:

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with Canada was during the summer of 2016 being translated into the EU’s official languages. Once the translations were available, the European Commission can propose that the Council of the European Union sign and conclude the agreement on behalf of the European Union. It is not yet decided whether the agreement in its entirety would fall under the exclusive competence of the European Union or would also touch upon Member States' competences.

In the latter case, ratification by the Member States would also be necessary for the agreement to come into force. The Commission’s proposal was expected on 5 July 2016. If the Commission presents a proposal for an ‘EU-only’ agreement, the Council would need unanimity to change this.

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