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Monday, December 03, 2012

[Tunisia, EU] Tunisia Live - Is EU Privileged Partner Status Good for Tunisia?


[Picture from same article - copyright tunisia-live.net, 21/11/2012]

21.11.2012. Tunisia and the European Union (EU) are on a path toward achieving greater bilateral cooperation and economic integration. But the EU-Tunisia Privileged Partnership that was agreed upon on Monday, a cornerstone of future economic cooperation, has already drawn criticism from some Tunisians.

The Privileged Partnership is essentially a roadmap for Tunisian and EU delegates as they begin the process of negotiating trade agreements, an open skies scheme, and easier mobility between Europe and Tunisia for students and migrant workers.