Considerations on COM(2019)608 - Updatie of the directives for the negotiations of Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and regions

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dossier COM(2019)608 - Updatie of the directives for the negotiations of Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with African, Caribbean and Pacific ...
document COM(2019)608 EN
date November 28, 2019
 
(1) On 12 June 2002, the Council of the European Union adopted directives for the negotiations of Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and regions.

(2) Concluded EPAs with ACP countries and regions include rendez-vous clauses for future review of these agreements.

(3) The updating of negotiating directives is necessary to frame more accurately new negotiations in light of recent EU policy initiatives and priorities as trade evolves worldwide.