If he dreamed of succeeding the Brazilian Roberto Azevêdo at the head of the World Trade Organization, Phil Hogan finally changed his mind. As the procedure did not end until November, “it would have been unacceptable” not to have a commissioner who was totally focused when many big files will be under discussion in Brussels. In an interview with several European media including Le Figaro , he said, however, that he was disappointed with the absence of a European candidate… before quickly coming back to the challenges ahead.
First of all, the puzzle of an agreement with the United Kingdom. “ There have been no negotiations on fair competition or on fishing in the past two months. Which makes an agreement unlikely. Even if for a week, a change of tone has been on the other side of the Channel, inclined to more pragmatism. "UK businesses are starting to speak out, in private and in public, about the importance of reaching a deal."
Strategic autonomy
With China, the Commissioner notes
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