Demand for trade defence action, EU commitment to tackle unfair trade remain strong in 2025

Strong demand for trade defence action continued in 2025, with the European Commission again opening an above-average number of investigations, reveals a new report.

Call for tender: Framework contract for the organisation of study visits and market access analysis in the Sanitary and Phytosanitary field (SPS)

EC-TRADE/2026/OP/0027: Framework contract for the organisation of study visits of officials from third countries to the EU and market access analysis in the Sanitary and Phytosanitary field (SPS)

2026 Update of the EU Control List of Dual-Use Items

On 14 September 2026, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation updating the EU dual-use export control list in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2021/821.

Commission presents EU-Ecuador Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA) to Council

Today, the Commission presented its proposal on the EU-Ecuador Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA) to the Council for its signature and conclusion.

Commission presents landmark India trade deal to Council for signature

Today, the European Commission has put forward its proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India, seeking authorisation for its signature and conclusion.

Commission launches consultation on the first review of the International Procurement Instrument

Today, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the first review of the International Procurement Instrument (IPI).

EU welcomes Cambodia to WTO appeal arrangement

The EU welcomes Cambodia’s decision to join the Multi-party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA) for WTO members, contributing to efforts to uphold a rules-based multilateral trading system.

Commission sets type of evidence to be provided by importers to prove country of ‘melt and pour’ of steel products subject to EU Steel Regulation

Today, the European Commission adopted an implementing act determining the type of evidence to be provided by importers to prove the country of ‘melt and pour’ when importing steel products covered by the Steel Regulation into the EU.