Chance for major re-think of investment rules

In the field of international trade there has been a flurry of activity since 2009 when the Parliament acquired new responsibilities under the Lisbon Treaty. The GSP trade scheme with developing countries has been revised; the Parliament endorsed trade agreements with Morocco and with the Pacific region but rejected the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; and the safeguard clauses in bilateral agreements with Colombia/Peru and Central America are being negotiated.