Article - Coming up: EU-Vietnam trade deal, artificial intelligence and EU-UK cooperation

MEPs will vote on the free trade and investment deals between the EU and Vietnam on Wednesday.

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http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/eu-affairs/20200131STO71520/http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/eu-affairs/20200131STO71520/
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Friday, February 7, 2020
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Organizations, International trade, World, Commercial policy, Trade blocs, Free trade, European Union
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  • MEPs will vote on the free trade and investment deals between the EU and Vietnam on Wednesday.
  • The free trade agreement will eliminate virtually all tariffs between Vietnam and the European Union over the course of a decade.
  • During a debate on Monday and a vote on Wednesday, members will outline the challenges of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making and possible measures to better protect consumers .
  • On Wednesday, they will vote on a resolution calling for an EU strategy to end female genital mutilation around the world.
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