Press Release: The Doha Development Agenda. Mandelson sets out EU trade policy goals beyond Doha Wolfsberg, Switzerland, 4 May 2006

In a speech to political and business leaders in Wolfsberg, Switzerland, EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson has today set out his priorities for EU trade policy following the conclusion of the Doha Round. Mandelson argued that Europe’s trade policy lies "at the intersection of two challenges - Europe’s external and internal responses to globalisation." He set out an agenda for the remainder of 2006 and beyond "that focuses on hard, economic priorities and adapts our thinking to the realities and challenges of globalisation". He called on the European Commission to show "leadership to push for change, even if it is painful".

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European Commission: DG Trade: Press Release, 24.5.06: EU urges ambition at 'critical stage' in Doha talks http://ec.europa.eu/comm/trade/issues/newround/doha_da/pr240506_en.htm

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