European Parliament Halts Approval Process for EU-US Trade Deal

European Parliament Halts EU-US Trade Agreement Approval

According to reports, Bernd Lange, Chair of the European Parliament's International Trade Committee, announced on February 23 that the parliamentary negotiation team has decided to suspend work on approving the EU-US trade agreement.

The vote, originally scheduled for the 24th, has now been postponed. Lange emphasized that clear regulations and legal certainty are needed before any further steps are taken to ensure the agreement aligns with European interests.

• Approval of the trade deal is suspended
• Voting date postponed
• Need for legal clarity

This decision reflects the European Parliament's cautious approach toward the current terms of the agreement, signaling a desire to better align the deal with the expectations of European citizens.