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Carlos Gimeno Verdejo
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Adviser for G20, G7 & OECD at DG TRADE in the European Commission. Also advising on WTO accessions.
Veteran rugby player at club ASUB Waterloo.
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At the @g20org.bsky.social, together with Myrto Zambarta, representing the @ec.europa.eu at the meeting of the Trade and Investment Working Group and providing support to Commissioner @marossefcovic.bsky.social at the ministerial meeting
#WTOreform
#inclusivegrowth
#greenindustrialisation
October 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Reposted by Carlos Gimeno Verdejo
The universal tariffs announced by the US are a major blow to businesses and consumers worldwide.

Europe is prepared to respond.

We'll always protect our interests and values.
We're also ready to engage.

And to go from confrontation to negotiation.

Full statement
europa.eu/!mHxFMh
April 3, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Reposted by Carlos Gimeno Verdejo
Want the latest information on trade from the OECD? Look no further!

🌐We at the OECD's Trade and Agriculture Directorate are excited to be joining the Bluesky community. Here we'll be sharing the latest OECD data, policy insights and recommendations on trade. Stay tuned!
April 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Reposted by Carlos Gimeno Verdejo
🇪🇺🇨🇦 President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu met today with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, together with @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu.

Readout of the Leaders' Meeting ↓
europa.eu/!MQQNFx
February 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Reposted by Carlos Gimeno Verdejo
Dear Justin, it’s a pleasure to see you in Brussels.

Canada is one of our most trusted allies.

Our partnership is strong and thriving. We are ready to take it even further.

europa.eu/!VkrXJm
February 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Reposted by Carlos Gimeno Verdejo
We have entered a new era of harsh geostrategic competition.

Breaking the bonds in the global economy is in no one’s interest.

Europe will keep seeking cooperation.

With our long-time friends.

And any country we share interests with

Watch my speech live here → europa.eu/!Jw63DJ
January 21, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Reposted by Carlos Gimeno Verdejo
"To sustain our growth in the next quarter of the century, Europe must shift gears.

Next week, we are presenting our roadmap on European Competitiveness to increase productivity by closing the innovation gap."

— President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu at #WEF2025
January 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Reposted by Carlos Gimeno Verdejo
Negotiations on EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement 🇪🇺🤝🇧🇷🇵🇾🇺🇾🇦🇷 are done!
✅Stronger ties to tackle global challenges
✅New business opps
✅ Increased exports of EU agrifood & protecting EU farmers
✅ Commitments to stop deforestation
✅ Access to key raw materials
December 6, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Reposted by Carlos Gimeno Verdejo
The EU leads as a global champion of fair, reliable trade, supported by the largest network of agreements.

Partnerships with 🇨🇦, 🇯🇵, 🇰🇷, and 🇸🇬 drive growth.

By working together we are tackling global challenges and strengthening economic ties.

ℹ️ europa.eu/!3yqvVf

#EUTrade
January 6, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Reposted by Carlos Gimeno Verdejo
Today, Europe and Mexico are taking a major step forward in their partnership.

Negotiators of both sides have just concluded on a modernised Global Agreement with Mexico ↓

europa.eu/!KVqjrj
January 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Reposted by Carlos Gimeno Verdejo
🌍📈 Com foco em sustentabilidade, G20 encerra discussões sobre comércio e investimentos, sob presidência brasileira. 🌍📈
📊 Reunião técnica em Brasília aborda temas prioritários como inclusão feminina e reforma da OMC.

🔗 Leia mais: links.g20.org/3UenJyf
Com foco em sustentabilidade e inclusão, G20 encerra etapa técnica de discussões sobre comércio e investimentos sob presidência brasileira
Grupo de Trabalho de Comércio e Investimentos finaliza última rodada de negociações técnicas antes da reunião ministerial em Brasília, com temas como reforma da Organização Mundial do Comércio (OMC) e...
links.g20.org
October 23, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Representing the EU at the meeting of the G20 Trade and Investment Group to work on the outcome document for Ministers, covering
- WTO reform
- women participation in trade
- trade and sustainable development
- investment facilitation
October 23, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Reposted by Carlos Gimeno Verdejo
Today we open formal infringement proceedings against @X :

⚠️ Suspected breach of obligations to counter #IllegalContent and #Disinformation

⚠️ Suspected breach of #Transparency obligations

⚠️ Suspected #DeceptiveDesign of user interface

#DSA
December 18, 2023 at 11:50 AM
Together with Denis Redonnet (DDG & CTEO at DG TRADE), I represented the EU at the OECD Global Strategy Group

#Foresight at its best
➡️ Complex issues in different scenarios
➡️ Challenging questions
➡️ Creative responses
December 8, 2023 at 5:18 PM