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The strength of the EU economy on global scale The EU is the world´s largest economy - 20 % of world GDP World´s largest trading block Between 10 top trading countries 4 are from the EU (Germany, Netherlands, France and Italy) Five of the 10 most competitive countries are from the EU (Finland, Sweden, Netherlands, Germany and UK) The EU MNC are global players (14 from top 20 non financial companies are European)

Future of EU trade policy Objectives: Sustainable prosperity in the EU Support development of poor countries Support peace, democracy, HR and the rule of law We are all better off when markets are open to trade Trade can also promote our values, spread peace 10/24/201510/24/201510/24/201510/24/201510/24/201510/24/201510/24/201510/24/201510/24/201510/24/2015