1. Civil Society Advisory Mechanisms
in EU Trade Agreements
Krzysztof Pater

2. Owerview of „New Era” EU Trade Agreements
EU-Central America
EU-Cariforum
EU-Georgia
EU-Korea
EU-Ukraine
EU-Moldova
EU-Canada
EU-Colombia, Peru, Ecuador

3. New Era of EU Trade Agreemeents
Chapter on trade and sustainable development in all free trade agreements
Monitoring role for civil society

4. Some Calendar Data Agreement Entry into force 1/07/2011 1/07/2016
21/09/2017 (prov.)
1st EU DAG meeting
29/05/2012
25/06/2015
2018
1st joint meeting with Partners’ DAG
27/06/2012
08/07/2015
Number of
EU DAG meetings 16 4 2
joint meetings 6 3 1

5. Some Facts About Membership in EU DAGs
Mixed selection of members – EESC + DG Trade
The EESC division into 3 groups is the starting point
Balanced representation - economic, social and environmental issues must be covered
Independence of members is a must
Differences in the number of various DAGs members
2.5 years mandate

6. General Scheme of Work 3 EU DAG meetings in the calendar year
Joint meetings back-to back the meeting of the Committee on Trade and Sustainable Development – once a year with rotation meeting place
Two concepts of joint meetings – „open” amd „closed”

7. The Key Role of the First Year
Balanced DAGs must be established by both sides
Secretariats must start the work
The concept of the first joint meeting must be agreed via s
Drafts of joint rules of procedure must be prepared
The role of the DAGs chairpersons

8. Civil Society Advisory Mechanism in EU – Japan EPA
Balanced representation of independent economic, social and environmental stakeholders, including employers' and workers' organisations and environmental groups, in the domestic advisory group or groups;
Internal consultative process with DAG or DAGs;
Joint Dialogue starting within one year; not only DAGs members.