French Blockade Looms Over Commission Plan to Fast-Track Trade Deals
France is reportedly set to oppose a European Commission proposal to accelerate trade deal ratification by using only English versions.
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According to Euronews, the European Commission is planning to accelerate the ratification of trade deals by circulating only English versions for approval by EU governments and the European Parliament. The move aims to unlock new markets for European Union businesses.
However, sources have informed Euronews that Paris is prepared to block the initiative if the Commission proceeds with the plan to rely solely on the English language for these official trade documents.
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This brief is based on reporting by Euronews.