European trade officials had been more optimistic about the prospects
for a deal with Mexico than with the South American bloc Mercosur, talks
towards which ended in a limbo in early December.
But European Commission hopes to announce a ‘political agreement’ with Mexico by year-end were nonetheless dashed.
The issues that required ironing out over the last days included market access in agriculture, agreement over a few geographical indications on cheeses (such as Manchego) and the EU’s investment court system.
EU trade chief Cecilia Malmström said today: “We are confident we can solve all the remaining political issues. But we need a little bit more time.”
Read more: EU and Mexico fail to conclude political agreement on trade deal – EURACTIV.com
But European Commission hopes to announce a ‘political agreement’ with Mexico by year-end were nonetheless dashed.
The issues that required ironing out over the last days included market access in agriculture, agreement over a few geographical indications on cheeses (such as Manchego) and the EU’s investment court system.
EU trade chief Cecilia Malmström said today: “We are confident we can solve all the remaining political issues. But we need a little bit more time.”
Read more: EU and Mexico fail to conclude political agreement on trade deal – EURACTIV.com
