EU rewards Georgia with ‘deep’ free trade talks

EUObserver reported that after having lifted its veto against Russia joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO) following a Swiss-brokered deal in the autumn of 2011, Georgia would start 'deep' free trade negotiations with the EU in December 2011.

EU: EEAS: Georgia http://www.eeas.europa.eu/georgia/index_en.htm

ESO: Background information: EU neglecting democratic reforms in Georgia, say NGOs http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-neglecting-democratic-reforms-in-georgia-say-ngos/

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