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CETA
CETA is a progressive trade agreement between the European Union and Canada.
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Why the EU-Canada trade deal is a big deal
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German lawmakers greenlight EU-Canada free trade agreement
The deal will cut most tariffs between the two sides, but it still faces stiff opposition from several EU member states.
Brexit: UK and EU clash over trade talks
The EU will demand their terms on fisheries and trade during talks — but the UK will find them hard to accept.
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Italy refuses to ratify EU-Canada trade deal
The free trade agreement between the EU and Canada, CETA, could be the next casualty in escalating global trade battles.
Italians likely to scupper EU-Canada trade deal
The Italian government has reiterated its opposition to the CETA trade deal between the European Union and Canada.
Italy set to block CETA
Italy will not ratify the EU's free trade pact with Canada because it doesn't protect the country's speciality foods.
EU-Canada trade pact comes into force
A free trade deal linking the European Union and Canada has come into effect despite opposition from activists.
Cheesemakers wary of CETA
Cheesemakers in Quebec fear the CETA trade pact could threaten traditional local structures.
EU court rules in favor of anti-TTIP movement
The General Court of the European Union has passed a ruling in support of public initiatives critical of EU legislation.
Trudeau and Merkel talk NATO and CETA
The German chancellor and Canadian prime minister presented a united front during Trudeau's visit to Germany.
EU, Canada must lead world economy says Trudeau
Canadian leader Justin Trudeau has marked his distance from the anti-Brussels sentiment in the US and UK.
Not everyone happy about CETA
Hundreds demonstrated against CETA outside the parliament in Strasbourg.
Protests as EU parliament approves CETA
The European Parliament has backed a landmark trade deal between the European Union and Canada.
EU passes controversial CETA trade deal
The deal will cut 99 percent of tariffs but opponents say it gives companies too much power over domestic regulation.
CETA deal passes key hurdle
MEPs see the deal as a symbolic show of support for open markets in the face of rising anti-globalization sentiment.
Freeland named as Canada's foreign minister
Trans-Atlantic trade expert Chrystia Freeland has become Canada's new foreign minister in a Cabinet shake-up.
A tough year for free trade
Donald Trump in the US and populists in Europe - 2016 wasn't a good year for advocates of free trade.
New direct democracy campaign launched in Germany
CETA, TTIP, the EU - many issues are too important to leave to politicians, say direct democracy campaigners.
CETA, Brexit, Russia: EU on the brink?
Is the historical project EU on the brink of failure?
EU and Canada sign CETA trade deal
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has joined EU officials to sign a landmark trade deal in Brussels.
Belgium signs long-delayed CETA trade deal
Belgium signs a controversial trade deal between the EU and Canada paving the way for a signing summit on Sunday.
EU trade deal with Canada to be signed Sunday
Belgium's French-speaking region of Wallonia has finally backed a free trade agreement between the EU and Canada.
Damned if you do, damned if you don't
Christoph Hasselbach
There are many reasons behind the CETA struggle. Fear of globalization is chief among them.
Belgium agrees to back EU-Canada trade deal
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel said his government had reached a deal with the holdout region of Wallonia.
Belgium reaches deal on CETA
Belgians have reached a consensus over a contested European Union-Canada free trade deal, says Belgian PM.
Belgium reaches agreement on CETA
CETA, the EU-Canada trade deal, had been postponed previously after a Belgian region refused to endorse the deal.
EU Council's Tusk: CETA 'is still possible'
EU chiefs have said that crisis talks to save the EU-Canada trade deal could be resurrected.
Much at stake for Canada if CETA fails
Canada may not succeed in reducing its reliance on the United States if a free trade deal with the EU fails.
CETA standstill: Interview with Stefan Rizor
Belgium is blocking CETA. Is it a regional political fight or is big business getting too much power?
CETA prospects grim, admit top EU officials
A Brussels summit to seal a EU-Canada trade deal is in doubt after a Belgian region refuses to give its support.
CETA collapse evidence of a larger EU problem
Bernd Riegert
The stalling of the CETA deal is just a symptom of a much greater problem for the EU.
EU, Canada still confident on trade deal
EU leader Donald Tusk and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau have declared their determination to see the CETA deal through.
Charles Michel says "Non"
The Belgian government said it can't yet give the necessary backing to the European Union's free trade deal with Canada.
Belgium unable to sign EU-Canada trade deal
Belgium's PM has said his country is unable to sign an EU-Canada free trade deal after Wallonia and others vetoed it.
EU pushes Belgium to back CETA
The European Union has given Brussels a deadline to reach an agreement about the free trade deal with Canada.
Hopes still high for CETA trade deal
A deal between Canada and the EU could be signed soon, but the Belgian region of Wallonia remains a stumbling block.
Schulz: CETA trade deal still on
After new talks on Saturday, the EU's Martin Schulz is optimistic the EU and Canada will sign a long-sought trade deal.
The EU's Walloon CETA disaster
Barbara Wesel
Wallonia's continued blocking of the CETA trade deal has left the EU standing disgraced at the end of its summit.
EU deadlocked on CETA despite marathon talks
EU leaders have ended a Brussels summit without a breakthrough on a trade deal with Canada that took years to negotiate.
Wallonia - like David versus Goliath
Belgium's Wallonia region has again rejected a proposed free trade deal between the EU and Canada.
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CETA: Facts and figures
The EU-Canada free trade deal is expected to boost bilateral trade, but it also faces huge resistance.
EU trade ministers postpone decision on CETA
The European Union decided to postpone its final decision on the CETA free trade agreement with Canada.
German Economy Minister optimistic over trade deal
Germany's Economy Minister Gabriel has said the CETA trade deal can still be signed next week, despite some opposition.
Belgian parliament in Wallonia rejects CETA
The parliament in Belgium's French-speaking Wallonia region has blocked an EU-Canada trade deal.
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Top court approves CETA
Germany's Constitutional Court has ruled against complaints seeking to stop an EU-Canada free trade agreement.
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