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The WTO is unfit for purpose. But the EU is now forcing corporate-driven trade deals on developing countries outside of the WTO.
Deals like Economic Partnership Agreements (PDF†) are part of the European Commission's Global Europe strategy.
This strategy would lock developing countries into unfair trade deals and needs to be stopped. (PDF†)
Bolivian President, Evo Morales, has proposed alternative trade agreements - supported by the Trade Justice Movement (PDF†).
Social movements around the world are calling for food sovereignty (PDF†). This is the right for people to decide their own food and agricultural policies.
Friends of the Earth says
Real change to the global trade system is possible. There are alternatives we can demand. Join us in fighting for them.
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