The European Parliament's Trade Committee on Tuesday (15 MArch) held a hearing with the candidate for the WTO's top job Carlos Pérez del Castillo.
The Uruguayan veteran negotiator, claimed to be the candidate the organisation needs.
"I sincerely believe I am the consensus character the WTO needs", said Mr Castillo, stressing that only he has "a track record of impartiality".
Yet, the EU, who is the main commercial partner of the WTO, representing 42% of global trade, is b...
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