Strait of Hormuz: EU Commission welcomes IMO call for safe-passage framework
The European Commission has endorsed the IMO’s call for an internationally coordinated safe-passage framework in the Strait of Hormuz, following…
Financial benchmarks: EU Commission adopts equivalence decision for New Zealand
The EU Commission has determined that New Zealand's legal and supervisory framework for financial benchmarks aligns with EU standards under…
EU-New Zealand: Joint Committee meets in Wellington
The EU-New Zealand Joint Committee under their Partnership Agreement on Relations and Cooperation (PARC) was held in Wellington on 19…
European Council and partners back peace efforts and set out next steps for Ukraine
Following a videoconference with international partners and President Zelenskyy, European Council President António Costa outlined the EU’s priorities for peace…
Von der Leyen and Luxon reaffirm EU–New Zealand alliance, trade and security ties
President von der Leyen and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon celebrated the growing EU–New Zealand partnership, marking milestones in…
The EU-New Zealand Trade Agreement enters into force
EU businesses, producers and farmers are now able to take advantage of a host of new export opportunities with the…
Houthi attacks: Joint Statement on Defence
In response to continued illegal, dangerous, and destabilizing Houthi attacks against vessels, including commercial shipping, transiting the Red Sea, the…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Trade, 27 November 2023
Ministers discussed the state of play of the preparations for the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC13),…
New Zealand: EU completes ratification of “state-of-the-art trade agreement”
The EU has today completed political procedures ratifying the ambitious free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand. The deal is…
EU-New Zealand free trade deal gets green light in Trade Committee
The committee gave its consent to the free trade agreement by 27 votes, 2 votes against and 2 abstentions and…
New Zealand: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation
New Zealand’s economy is in the midst of a necessary, policy-induced slowdown following the strong post-pandemic recovery. With exemplary management…
The EU and New Zealand sign Free Trade Agreement and Horizon Europe deal
The EU and New Zealand signed today their free trade agreement (FTA). The deal will cut some €140 million a year…
EU-New Zealand: EU Council adopts the decision to sign free trade agreement
The FTA will liberalise and facilitate trade and investment, as well as promote a closer economic relationship, which will open significant economic…
EU Commission presents EU-New Zealand trade agreement for ratification
Brussels, 17 February 2023 The EU-New Zealand trade agreement has today taken a big step towards ratification,...
Eurocommerce: EU-New Zealand agreement a step forward for global trade
1 July 2022 Commenting on the conclusion of the EU – New Zealand trade agreement,...
Special collection: EU–New Zealand Trade Agreement: Unlocking sustainable economic growth
Brussels, 30 June 2022 The EU and New Zealand have today concluded negotiations for a...
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 20 June 2022
Luxembourg, 20 June 2022 Russian aggression against Ukraine – consequences for food security The Foreign Affairs...
New Zealand: EU Council adopts conclusion of a partnership agreement
Brussels, 20 June 2022 The Council today adopted a decision on the conclusion of a...
EU teams up with Ecuador, Kenya, and New Zealand on trade and climate
Brussels, 13 June 2022 The European Commission and the Trade Ministers of the European Union,...
Next Strategic Concept: NATO engages with partners
Last updated: 02 Feb. 2022 15:56 French On 31 January 2022, NATO hosted a workshop...
EU Trade Council: Background briefing for the meeting on 11 November 2021
In the Foreign Affairs (Trade) Council meeting, Ministers will exchange views on the state of...
EU-New Zealand: Agreement to step up cooperation at annual Joint Committee
On 6 and 8 July, the European Union (EU) and New Zealand held their annual...
Negotiations on trade in organic products between the EU and Argentina, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, India, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Tunisia, and the USA
Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and the Council of 30 May 2018 on...
New Zealand: EU HR Josep Borrell speaks to Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta
On 19 May, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European...