EU imports of goods from Chinese forced labour

Goods made by forced labour in China, and a potential ban on their import to the EU, have long been on the EP agenda. Members have addressed numerous questions on the subject to the Commission and Council. Yet, so far EP calls for action have not led to tangible measures.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Prospects and Challenges for EU-China Relations in the 21st Century. The Partnership and Cooperation Agreement http://www.europeansources.info/record/prospects-and-challenges-for-eu-china-relations-in-the-21st-century-the-partnership-and-cooperation-agreement/

ESO: Background information: The European Commission strengthens dialogue with China on employment and social affairs http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-the-european-commission-strengthens-dialogue-with-china-on-employment-and-social-affairs/

ESO: Background Information: Merkel backs China in EU trade row http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-countries-to-impose-anti-dumping-duties-on-chinese-ceramics/

ESO: Background information: The Chinese invasion http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-chinese-invasion/

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