EC/CARIFORUM States Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
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With the European Parliament.
Last active 02 Dec 2009
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
This proposal approves the EU’s Economic Partnership Agreement with CARIFORUM states, covering trade and related economic relations.
Who it affects
It affects exporters, importers, investors, and businesses trading between the EU and CARIFORUM countries, as well as consumers and workers linked to that trade.
Core of the proposal
- Concludes the Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU, its Member States, and CARIFORUM states.
- Recognises provisional application of the agreement since 29 December 2008.
- Preserves EU Member State investors’ rights under more favourable existing investment agreements.
- Allows Member States to maintain or conclude compliant investment agreements with CARIFORUM states.
Key provisions
- Transitional law
- The agreement has been provisionally applied since 29 December 2008 pending its entry into force.
Latest update
26 May 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
Moved to European Parliament
Documents
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