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PH EU FTA talks

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  1. FTA breakthrough seen boosting trade

    FTA breakthrough seen boosting trade

    The Philippines’ exporters welcomed the substantial progress in negotiations for a Philippines-EU free trade agreement, saying it could expand market access,…

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  2. EUROPEAN Commission Director-General for Trade and Economic Security Ditte Juul Jørgensen in conversation with EU-ABC Chair Jens Ruebbert at the ASEAN-EU Business Summit 2026 in Manila.

    ASEAN-EU leaders call for FTA action

    ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General Satvinder Singh said European businesses continue to expect a broader ASEAN-EU free trade agreement. ‘The elephant in the room…

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  4. EUROPEAN Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shakes hands with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during the former’s state visit to Manila in July 2023. She was the first EU Commission president to set foot on Philippine soil. During her visit, the two leaders agreed to revive EU-Philippines Free Trade Agreement negotiations which started in late 2015 and stalled in 2017. Negotiations were resumed in 2024.

    Phl-EU FTA: 2027 Signing Looms

    The EU and Philippines have reached substantial agreement on a free trade deal that could unlock up to $12 billion in Philippine export potential and provide…

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  5. Huddled to talk free trade are (from left) Philippine Trade and Investment Center Brussels Commercial Counsellor Magnolia Ashley, Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Allan B. Gepty, BusinessEurope Deputy Director General Luisa Santos, DG Trade Director Dora Correia and DG Trade Mikkel Sejber. Other panelists are on the other side of the table.

    EU FTA round 3 talks start rolling

    ‘The meaningful progress achieved in the negotiations thus far is a testament to the constructive spirit and commitment of both negotiating teams to finding…

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  6. Crucial EU trade talks accelerate

    Crucial EU trade talks accelerate

    The Philippines eyes completing a comprehensive free trade agreement with the European Union before President Marcos Jr. steps down, signaling revived economic…

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