EU Fact Sheets - The European Union and the World Trade Organisation - 01-01-2018

EU Fact Sheets - The European Union and the World Trade Organisation - 01-01-2018 22-02-2018 12:00 AM CET The World Trade Organisation (WTO) works to guarantee a rules-based international trading system. Despite the impasse in the Doha Development Round, ways to address new global trade challenges have been explored. The entry into force, in February 2017, of the Trade Facilitation Agreement brought about new developments in WTO trade rules. Under the Lisbon Treaty, Parliament legislates jointly with the Council and has an important scrutiny role on international trade policy. Source : © European Union, 2018 - EP QUESTIONS? STAY CONNECTED  Contact Us |   This email was sent on behalf of the European Parliament · Bât. Altiero Spinelli · 60 rue Wiertz / Wiertzstraat 60 · B-1047 - Bruxelles/Brussels  · Belgium · Phone: +32(0)2 28 42111