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[Peter Sandler @Eurofolk]

🇪🇺 6 months on from the FDI political deal we’re almost there. Last month EP, this week Council. Next stop publication and entry into force. 👏👏 to great team in DG Trade and Economic Security that steered this through. https://t.co/1YWUpMPKcY

[Peter Sandler @Eurofolk]

The 🇪🇺Mercosur agreement has been a constant throughout my time in DG Trade and Economic Security.
Now we see a giant step towards delivery. 👏
Economically a big deal. 👍
In a fragile world, it shows cooperation and building bridges still matter. 👍👍

[EU Trade 🇪🇺 @Trade_EU]

Today, we signed a Partnership Agreement and an Interim Trade Agreement with Mercosur.

Together, we create one of the 🌎’s largest trade zones, covering 720 million consumers, and strengthen cooperation on economic & geopolitical issues

🔗 https://t.co/hkqgZHtnrP

#EUTrade

[Denis Redonnet @DRedonnet]

Excellent ⁦@METI_JPN⁩ first Economic Security Forum in Tokyo, and bilateral contacts between us as trusted partners, in this crucial period of reconfiguring of our international economic policy stances ⁦@EUAmbJapan⁩ ⁦@Trade_EU⁩

[Denis Redonnet @DRedonnet]

Happy to have participated in this morning’s institutional “trilogue” on this important European legislation @Trade_EU

[Peter Sandler @Eurofolk]

The big reveal is there. We can stop writing 🖋️ now. ✔️policy launched.

Stronger economic security in four words: IMPROVE - DETER - REDUCE -PREVENT.

Curious the see the other 7,000 then read on. ➡️

🔗 https://t.co/lXEUNPA8lA
#EUTrade

[Peter Sandler @Eurofolk]

What do you get the Economic Security Director who has everything? An updated EU Control List. 👇👇
Thanks XC team. I wouldn’t have thought of that for a birthday present. 🎂 🎈 @Trade_EU

https://t.co/8IGGLWuIot

[Peter Sandler @Eurofolk]

Great day spent with Export Control gurus at EU export control forum 2025. Good reminder of importance of effective controls, but also the changed geo-politics of trade. @Trade_EU, @DRedonnet 👏To my trade team for pulling this together.

[EU Trade 🇪🇺 @Trade_EU]

Partnerships. Competitiveness. Economic security. All on the table at Trade Policy Day.

Not in Brussels on the 20th? No worries, we've got you covered. Follow the livestream and be part of the conversation by using the #TradeDay25 hashtag.

🔗 https://t.co/8RPp67CEeq

#EUTrade

[Maroš Šefčovič🇪🇺 @MarosSefcovic]

Encouraging progress regarding Nexperia chips to the EU. My full statement👇

[Peter Sandler @Eurofolk]

Worth the investment 👇👇 We’ve just published our annual report on FDI screening. 💪🇪🇺. #sleepingsafer @Trade_EU @DRedonnet
https://t.co/SwT2py1kaB

[Peter Sandler @Eurofolk]

Delighted to join Dublin discussion today with @taoiseach, @tanaiste and the boss on the challenges ahead for Trade and Economic Security. 👏EU Rep, Trade Comms team and @IIEA.
Quote of day ‘the times, they are a-changing.’ @Trade_EU

[Maroš Šefčovič🇪🇺 @MarosSefcovic]

From cars to AI chips, critical minerals and pharma - today's 🇪🇺🇺🇸 trade framework locks in a 15% tariff cap, key exemptions, and a platform for strategic cooperation.

A serious deal restoring confidence. Stability today. Growth tomorrow.

My remarks 👉 https://t.co/cpfvGv6Ch5.

[EU Trade 🇪🇺 @Trade_EU]

From zero to hero and fully pressure-tested: 🇨🇾 Cyprus’ extinguishers 🧯 are the sleeper hit of #CETA.

Export success isn't always flashy, but it is powerful.

Get the facts: https://t.co/v0ThEX37Mw

#EUTrade

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Together, the EU and the US are a market of 800 million people.

And nearly 44 percent of global GDP.

It’s the biggest trade deal ever ↓ https://t.co/rG3cHebXEk

[Peter Sandler @Eurofolk]

Today a further step to stop trade, energy and finance that is fuelling Russia’s war in 🇺🇦. 18th package of sanctions adopted.
#makingadifference

https://t.co/VH9v5bLYTf

[Peter Sandler @Eurofolk]

First day @school feeling 🍏in new role as Director for Economic Security in the Commission’s Trade and Economic Security Department.

Working with a great team to promote, protect and partner through stormy 🌍geopolitical seas. 💪#sleepingsafer

[Peter Sandler @Eurofolk]

My last repost as Director for enforcement.
Big thanks 🙏 to a great team of lawyers and enforcers, who for the last five years have opened markets and made a difference - together with @DRedonnet

And where not possible, have backed it up with action. ⬇️

[EU Trade 🇪🇺 @Trade_EU]

🪨 Marble? Banned
🧱 Ceramics? Blocked
🏢 Foreign companies? Burdened

Algeria’s trade barriers are stacking up, and we’re now taking it to the next level: arbitration.

More info 🔗 https://t.co/SF7yTVatAm

#EUTrade

[Peter Sandler @Eurofolk]

Spellbound by outbound? 🇪🇺The find out more ⬇️⬇️⬇️. Great new paper on patterns of tech transfer linked to outbound investment from EU Joint Research Centre.

https://t.co/48ZfhfBxhL

[Peter Sandler @Eurofolk]

Another week another trip.
After CNC Tools & sanctions in London 🇬🇧 some holiday in Montenegro 🇲🇪 👍👍, G7 & economic security in Ottawa 🇨🇦, I’m in Berlin for the 19th Export Control Day and hearing from industry what we are doing right 🤞
#Tradeonthemove @Trade_EU

[Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment @DeptEnterprise]

The @DeptEnterprise , in conjunction with @Trade_EU and the @EU_Commission, held a #MarketAccessDay in Dublin on the 9 April 2025.

#MarketAccessDay featured journalist and broadcaster Sarah Carey as event MC. A keynote speech by the EU’s Chief Trade Enforcement Officer, Denis Rodennet, focused on the implementation and enforcement of EU trade policy and the benefits to Irish businesses. This event, taking place at a time of unprecedented change in the global trade landscape, provided an opportunity for businesses, and particularly exporters, to engage with the EU Commission directly. It provided key information on the tools and supports available to businesses.

Thank you to everyone attended and to those that delivered presentations and took part in the panel discussions on the day.

For more information on the work of the European Commission Market Access team and the information available to companies - https://t.co/Qlvz5F4N0N