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Published on 25 May 2022

Federal Council to analyse sustainability effects of important free trade agreements in a targeted manner in future

Bern, 25.5.2022 - On 25 May, the Federal Council adopted a report entitled 'Ex-ante assessment of the impact of free trade agreements on sustainable development'. The report identifies available methodologies that can be used to evaluate in advance (ex ante) the potential impact of free trade agreements (FTAs) on sustainable development.