Publicat pe 21/02/2017

Today, on the eve of the European Parliament’s crucial vote on the CETA agreement with Canada, EUROCHAMBRES and national Chambers from across Europe sent a strong call to EU leaders and governments to stand firmly for an inclusive and forward-looking EU trade agenda while warning that recent complications around the deal have showcased that the effectiveness of a common commercial policy is at stake.

The CETA agreement has acquired added importance given the unprecedented levels of uncertainty about global trade and the future of the rules-based international trading system.

EUROCHAMBRES’ members thus reiterate the importance for Europe to speak with one voice on common commercial policy to revive long-stalled negotiations with partners in key emerging markets and to protect European businesses and citizens from the consequences of unfair trade.

Arnaldo Abruzzini, CEO of EUROCHAMBRES, stated: “The world trading order is under the heaviest strain in recent history. In these times, Europe needs to rally behind an ambitious, inclusive and forward-looking common commercial policy. CETA is a case in point and its adoption by the European Parliament would send a positive message to the world that Europe stands for free, fair and inclusive trade.”

The European Chambers’ Joint Declaration on International Trade can be downloaded from