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The EU represents one third of world trade and has negotiated 45 free trade agreements with 75 countries around the world. (Photo: ec.europa.eu)

Setting course for strong and focused EU

The European Union is the world’s biggest trading block and most advanced economy. We have an extensive internal market based on a liberal free trade policy to thank for that.

Trade within the EU and with the rest of the world is the basis of our prosperity. It creates growth and jobs and allows us to finance welfare states for our citizens. A continued liberal trade policy is essential if Europe is to remain among the world’s most important economic areas.

To ensure its popular ...

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