( October 28, 2026, 08:51 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU member states have agreed to seek an extension until Dec. 31, 2031, of a World Trade Organization waiver permitting the bloc to grant autonomous trade preferences to the Western Balkans, according to a notice published in the EU's Official Journal on Wednesday. The waiver, last extended in 2021, is due to expire at the end of 2026. The preferential treatment is intended to promote economic development in the region.Official notice attached....
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