🇻🇳Constructive discussion with Ambassador Thao on the results of the excellent trade agreement, which has now been in force for five years, and the political situation in Vietnam.
Today I had a fruitful exchange with Bureau of #EU Ambassadors. When it comes to trade, EU is perceived as a force of stability in the world. Let's expand our sustainable partnerships worldwide and thereby even further strengthen this narrative! @eudiplomacy.bsky.social @inta.europarl.europa.eu
We will communicate towards the US that we want to have clarity that they are sticking to the commitments made in Turnberry as well & also need clear answers from EU Commission on the consequences of the new US tariff regime for the EU. We stand ready but not without clarity.
Clarity First:majority of EU-US negotiating team of @EP_Trade agreed to reassess situation again next week. Businesses&consumers need stable tariff regime&we still don’t have that. Cannot take decisions in a vacuum. Would be irresponsible to adopt legisl. without legal certainty
The time to reap the benefits of this agreement is now, not in a few months. Where others are breaking rules, we provide certainty, predictability and economic opportunities for our consumers and producers! 2/2
Decision @ec.europa.eu to go ahead with provisional application #EU #Mercosur is the right one. Many in @europarl.europa.eu agree.
We are in an exceptional situation where EP can only vote after ECJ. At the same time, international trade rules are constantly being violated by others. 1/2
Happy 60th Birthday @FIVAorg
Historic vehicles are an important part of our cultural heritage!
We need to preserve it.
I will be driving by your side
More Infos ▶️ www.fiva.org/en/post/fiva...
4️⃣years ago, Russia launched its war of aggression against #Ukraine. 4️⃣years in which the Ukrainian people have endured unimaginable suffering while bravely resisting the aggressor. For 4️⃣ years, @europarl.europa.eu has stood in #solidarity with Ukraine, and we will continue to do so.
Now official: EP work on EU-US deal is on hold until further notice!
Our negotiating team just decided to put on hold @ep_trade legal implementation of Turnberry deal&postone vote foreseen for tomorrow.
Clarity&legal certainty are needed before any further steps can be taken
The European Parliament should postpone a vote on legislation implementing the EU’s side of its transatlantic trade deal, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, a senior lawmaker said today.
Clarity and legal certainty are needed before any further steps are taken.
At our extra meeting tomorrow, I will therefore propose to the EP-negotiating team putting legislative work on hold until we have a proper legal assessment and clear commitments from the US side. (3/3)
Terms of Turnberry Agreement and legal basis on which it was built have changed.
Do new tariffs based on Section 122 not constitute a breach of the deal?
Regardless, no one knows whether the US will adhere to it – or even be able to (2/3)
Pure tariff chaos from the US administration. No one can make sense of it anymore — only open questions and growing uncertainty for the EU and other US trading partners (1/3)
We must now carefully evaluate ruling&consequences.
Therefore I just convened an extraordinary meeting of EP negotiating team @EP_Trade on Turnberry Deal for Monday in order to assess possible implications on the on-going work & in particular in view of the committee vote (2/2)
Tariff Ruling #SCOTUS is a positive signal for the rule of law. Judges have shown that even an US president does not operate in a legal vacuum. Legal barriers have been set, the era of unlimited, arbitrary tariffs imposed by the President might now be coming to an end (1/2)
Today I addressed #EU trade ministers in Nicosia and had bilaterals meetings with #Ireland and #France.
It has never been more advantageous - and perhaps more “cool”— to be predictable, as EU can be. We are an anchor of stability, but we have to move forward with determination.
At informal trade ministerial in Nicosia. Discussing WTO and expectations for MC14 in Cameroon next month with
@noiweala.bsky.social and @marossefcovic.bsky.social @cy2026eu.bsky.social
2/2 A modern deal is taking shape, including services & digital trade, clear agricultural standards, GIs, stable investment conditions & sustainability commitments.
1/2 Productive discussions with government officials, business representatives and civil society in the Philippines over the past days. All conversations show: There is a strong political will on both sides to conclude the Trade Agreement this year.
From 16–18 February, I will lead an EP Trade Committee delegation to the Philippines 🇪🇺🇵🇭
Strengthening political & economic ties, supporting progress on the EU–Philippines FTA, engaging with partners, and discussing Indo-Pacific cooperation & WTO reform.🌏
Auf der #MuenchnerSicherheitsKonferenz: Die Rede von Außenminister Rubio war ernüchternd. Charmeoffensive im Ton, aber klare Absage an internationale Regeln. Nationale Stärke und Interessen im Fokus. #China betont Kooperation, bleibt jedoch vage – auch zur Ukraine. #MSC2026
It was a pleasure to meet Hyejin Kwon, Deputy Minister for Trade Negotiations of the Republic of Korea. Thanks a lot for this insightful exchange! I look forward to build on our trustful relationship.
The European Parliament backs the 90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. We will stand by Ukraine in the face of Russia's war of aggression for as long as necessary.
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
5. Safeguard provision: to address potential surges in US imports
Next stop: @EP_Trade vote on 24 February, then plenary (9–12 March).
(3/3)
2. Suspension clause: incl. threats to EU sovereignty & territorial integrity
3. Standstill: no new tariffs > 15%
4. Steel &aluminium derivatives: bespoke 6-month extension from adoption to find solution; failing that, tariffs on those are automatically reinstated
(2/3)
Thanks to the EP negotiating team, we now have a large majority for a common EP position on the implementation of the EU–US deal.
It’s a strong and balanced package, fully reflecting the 5 “S” I originally put forward:
1. Sunset clause: 31 March 2028
(1/3)
Relieved that additional safety net for agriculture now in place. Next challenge: returning to (or starting?) a discussion based on facts. We should get it right by the time of our consent procedure. Letting this deal slip away would be a huge failure we cannot afford. #Mercosur
🏅It was a great honor for me to receive the Certificate of Merit from the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, presented by Mr. Oleksandr Korniyenko, the First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada.
You can count on the European Parliament's continued support for your country!
👏Große Mehrheit für stärkere Handelsschutzmaßnahmen für Stahlindustrie im @EP_Trade
👍Vorschlag EU COM geschärft:
▶️ klarere Ursprungsregeln
▶️frühere Überprüfung Anwendungsbereich
▶️ausgewogenerer Ansatz für Stahlproduzenten&nachgelagerte Industrien
Verhandlungen mit MS bald am Start
👏Great majority for stronger Steel safeguards in @EP_Trade
We further strengthened COM proposal:
▶️ clearer melt-and-pour traceability rules
▶️earlier product scope review
▶️more balanced approach f. steel Producers&downstream industries
Negotiations with MS&COM to start soon
