Our 2017 Trade Review has been published: increased exports in 2016, good growth prospects but dependent on even quicker EU trade push, reallocation of staff resources to this 'growth and jobs' agenda, and rejection of creeping protectionism. The glass is definitely half full. Time to stand up for trade!
Opening speech : H.E. Mr Mark Higgie - Ambassador of Australia to the EU
Panel Discussion:
* MEP Emma McClarkin - Member of INTA
* Hanna Deringer, Policy Analyst - ECIPE
* Cristina Esparza, CEO - Hijos de Pablo Esparza (Spain)
* Paul Skehan, Director General - spiritsEUROPE
Closing speech: Commissioner Cécilia Malmström
