EU Commission seeks mandate for digital trade talks with Costa Rica
( September 18, 2026, 10:13 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The European Commission has asked EU governments to authorize negotiations for a digital trade agreement with Costa Rica, aimed at facilitating cross-border digital trade and reducing regulatory barriers for businesses. The planned agreement would add comprehensive digital trade rules to the existing EU-Central America Association Agreement, covering an area not addressed extensively by the current deal, while preserving EU rules including on personal-data protection. The commission expects negotiations to run until 2028.The statement is attached. ...
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