Press Release: EU sets assertive trade policy agenda for next five years

The European Commission laid out its blueprint for an EU trade policy to help revitalise Europe's economy on 9 November 2010. In its discussion paper "Trade, Growth and World Affairs", the Commission analyses how trade is an engine for economic growth and job creation. It proposes a strategy to reduce trade barriers, to open global markets and to get a fair deal for European businesses. The overarching aim is to take a more assertive approach to ensure the benefits of trade reach European citizens.

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European Parliament: DG External Policies: Studies: Workshop: The future of EU trade policy, European Parliament, Brussels, 15 March 2011 http://www.europarl.europa.eu/activities/committees/studies/download.do?language=en&file=41691

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