Fischler cautions on world trade talks

WORLD trade talks resume in Switzerland next Monday, with EU Agriculture Commissioner Franz Fischler saying the EU remains prepared to shoulder a bigger burden in making agriculture markets more open.

“We have put on the table a comprehensive strategy how to kick-start the talks”, he said.

But he warned that without properly addressing the complexities of farm support and without tackling protectionism and trade barriers, a fair World Trade Organisation deal will not be possible.