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L'accord transatlantique sur l'échange de données en matières judiciaire et de police
30/09/2015

Les négociateurs européens et américains viennent d'arriver à un accord-cadre sur l'échange de données personnelles en matières judicaire et de police.  La période est symbolique puisqu'elle correspond à celle des attentats du 11 septembre.  Cet accord est le résultat de quatre ans de négociations difficiles.  Il constitue en outre une avancée gigantesque pour la reconstruction de la confiance entre l'Europe et les Etats-Unis, suite aux révélations d'Edward Snowden concernant notamment le programme de surveillance PRISM.

EU & US launch negotiations for transatlantic and trade investment partnership
19/03/2013

On 12 March 2013 the Commission decided to request the Member States' green light to open negotiations for Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership with the United States (TTIP) and released an impact assessment of the future of the EU-US trade relations.

The transatlantic trade relation is the backbone of the world economy. Together, the European Union and the United States account for about half of the world GDP (47%) and one third of global trade flows. Each day goods and services of almost € 2 billion are traded bilaterally, contributing to creating jobs and growth in both economies.

International Court of Justice gives Judgment on State Immunity
16/02/2012

On February 3, 2012, the International Court of Justice delivered its judgment in proceedings instituted by Germany against Italy for alleged violations of the jurisdictional immunities enjoyed by States under public international law. The Court held that Italy committed several breaches of Germany's State immunity.

WTO confirms Chinese victory in fasteners trade dispute
29/08/2011

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Appellate Body has upheld the findings of a WTO panel which declared that the European Union's basic anti-dumping laws are partially incompatible with global trade rules.

WTO condemns the EU’s discriminatory treatment of China in anti-dumping cases
03/12/2010

Today, the World Trade Organization ("WTO") issued a Panel Report strongly condemning one of the main pillars of the EU's anti-dumping policy against China. If confirmed on appeal, the EU will be forced to amend its basic anti-dumping legislation. The EU may also need to re-examine most of the current anti-dumping measures against imports from China.

European Union to reduce high-tech product tariffs as it accepts landmark WTO ruling
27/10/2010

The European Union has announced that it will comply with a landmark World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruling which condemned EU customs tariffs on high-tech products imported into its 27 member states. Further to the European Union's decision not to appeal the ruling, the WTO Dispute Settlement Body adopted the final report issued by a WTO panel on September 21 2010.

EU-China trade defence disputes accumulate
31/05/2010

The number of World Trade Organization (WTO) disputes and consultations concerning anti-dumping measures between the European Union and China is spiralling upwards

Social security agreement between Belgium and India
05/06/2009

The Belgian government and India signed a historical agreement on social security on 3 November 2006. The agreement is expected to apply from July 2009 onwards and will have major consequences on the social security status of Belgian employees who are or will be seconded to India.

Travel authorisation mandatory when going to the USA
04/02/2009

As from 12 January 2009, all nationals of countries belonging to the Visa Waiver Program (such as Belgian nationals), will be required to obtain an electronic travel authorisation prior to initiating travel to the United States.

Switzerland joined the Schengen area on 12 December 2008
03/02/2009

On 27 November 2008 the EU-Ministers of Home affairs gave the green light to Switzerland to effectively apply the Schengen rules.