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Fora: European Union
 About the European Union and ECAs
In light of the European ECAs' refusal to respect local people's rights and the environment, NGOs in Europe are mobilizing to raise awareness about the role of these agencies in undermining sustainable development around the world. The European Commission, the Council and the European Parliament must take their responsibilities to ensure that EU ECAs abide by EU rules. European NGOs have requested DG Trade, which is responsible for the harmonization of EU ECAs, to form a civil society working group to reform ECAs. For more information on the European ECA Campaign, go to: www.fern.org.
Important Background Documents
Key reforms needed for Export Credit Agencies [PDF]  Jan. 2003 The European ECA Reform Campaign's list of reforms needed to ensure that European government-backed ECAs contribute to the fulfillment of their countries’ legal obligations and commitments
towards sustainable development.
News 2004-2005:
 Talking Export Credits at the European Commission June 22, 2005 Read the presentations of civil society representatives at a meeting with the EU's Council Working Group on Export Credits in Brussels, organized by FERN.
For more information, contact the ECA Watch Facilitator.
ECA Watch Campaign Member Links:
FERN, Judith Neyer - www.fern.org
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