Because of the WTO`s persistent incompatibility with previous agreements, the main feature of EPAs is their reciprocity and non-discriminatory nature. These include the phasing out of all trade preferences introduced between the EU and ACP countries since 1975 and the phasing out of trade barriers between partners. To meet the test for a non-discriminatory agreement, EPAs are open to all developing countries, thus ending the ACP group as the EU`s main development partner. Trade agreements between the EU and other countries or free trade zones have different implications for national economies. The agricultural industry is most affected when regional farms face competition from large producers who have access to markets in the event of lower tariffs. In major agreements such as the AA with Mercosur, European countries are significantly opposed to cheaper imports of meat and other products. [136] However, for the automotive and export manufacturing industries, which generally include larger global groups, significant increases in volume are evident for more industrialized members of trade. [137] Cultural partnerships are collaborations between the Wikimedia movement and cultural institutions such as galleries, libraries, archives and museums, which are collectively known as GLAMs. There is a wide range of possible projects, from content donations to Edit a tuna events (where Wikipedians and experts work together to improve project coverage on a particular topic) and much more. The steering committee is pleased to discuss possible ideas for the new GSLp, help find a cooperative partner and help launch the Spotlight project. Different approaches are possible depending on the type of project. The environmental effects for countries exporting agricultural products from wetlands or other environmental regions, for example Brazil, have been increasingly documented by environmental groups that oppose EU trade agreements.
[138] In addition, other industries with significant environmental impacts, such as mining, are developing in areas with low regulatory burdens, such as South America and Asia. Inter-professional organisations have argued that increasing economic performance in these sectors will only strengthen standards in participating countries and that EU trade agreements should go hand in hand with efforts to harmonize environmental legislation. [139] One of the strategic objectives of the NTNU is to develop closer cooperation with other universities.
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