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Conclave da Cannabis é realizado junto a Fórum Mundial em Davos

January 23, 2019
By Consumer Choice Center
In Cannabis, Cannabis Conclave, Français, Recent Media

Com proposta de discutir a globalização, Fórum Econômico Mundial, em Davos, na Suíça, recebe a elite global, que terá a oportunidade de conversar com outra elite, a da maconha, em evento chamado Conclave da Cannabis. Conclave da Cannabis A elite global que está presente em Davos para o encontro anual do Fórum Econômico Mundial se […]

A new crowd is joining the world’s movers and shakers at Davos’ elite party this year — marijuana growers

January 22, 2019
By Consumer Choice Center
In About CCC, Cannabis, Cannabis Conclave, Recent Media

The first ever ‘Cannabis Conclave’ — held at an alpine restaurant only accessible by cable car — is a sign of growing legitimacy for the business The global elite are on their way to the Swiss alpine town of Davos for the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering, but this year a new group is joining the […]

Cannabis elite descend on Davos to familiarize global elite with sector

A bevy of company executives and former politicians — all of whom are now involved in the burgeoning legal cannabis industry — are expected to attend what is being billed as the first ever “Cannabis Conclave,” a three-hour lunch at an alpine restaurant only accessible by cable car. Attendees of the event at Restaurant Höhenweg will be able to […]

Davos, è l’anno della marijuana: la cannabis conquista gli investitori

January 21, 2019
By Consumer Choice Center
In About CCC, Cannabis, Cannabis Conclave, Recent Media

24OREMONDO: Secondo il Consumer Choice Center, che organizza a Davos il Cannabis Conclave, l’evento sarà utilissimo per accelerare il dibattito sulla legalizzazione in Europa e per mostrare quanto sia legittimo e maturo il settore in varie parti del Nord e Sud America.

[EU] OPC: Ex post evaluation of the impact of the trade chapters of the EU’s Association Agreements with six EuroMed countries

Objective of the consultation:

The aim of this public consultation is to collect information, views and opinions on the effectiveness, efficiency, coherence and relevance of the EU-Mediterranean Association Agreements’ trade chapters with Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia. The results of the consultation serve as input for the evaluation of the impacts of these Agreements, a project jointly conducted by Ecorys, CASE and FEMISE on behalf of the European Commission. For more background information on the project please consult the following website. The consultation will be open for 12 weeks.

1. Were you aware of an FTA between the EU and the Southern Mediterranean region prior to hearing about this evaluation?

Yes

2. To what extent do you believe that the FTAs have met the following objectives related to the bilateral relations between the EU and the Southern Mediterranean region?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	No opinion / do not know
The FTAs have promoted trade relations					X
The FTAs have promoted fair competition					X
The FTAs have expanded harmonious economic relations					X
The FTAs have expanded harmonious social relations					X
The FTAs have established the conditions necessary for the gradual liberalisation of trade in goods, services and capital					X

3. Please provide an explanation of how the FTAs have led to this impact:

Trade is not zero-sum, it is an exchange from which consumers on both sides benefit hence why FTAs are so important. An increase in the supply of particular goods and/or services from abroad under FTAs boosts competition and thus leads to lower prices. On the other hand, trade protectionism gives an unfair advantage to domestic producers at the expense of consumers. FTAs should aim to create a fair and equitable environment in which domestic and foreign producers are encouraged to compete based on the value they have to offer to consumers. Additionally, FTAs tend to mitigate anti-foreign bias by building cooperation bridges between various nations. FTAs are about interstate cooperation, increased choice, and cheaper products.

4. To what extent do you believe the FTAs have met the following objectives related to regional cooperation?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	No opinion / do not know
The FTAs have increased trade and cooperation within the Southern Mediterranean region			X
The FTAs have increased trade and cooperation between the region and the EU and it Member States				X

5. Please provide an explanation of how the FTAs have led to this impact:

Despite the number of regional trade agreements, intra-regional trade in the Southern Mediterranean region is still poorly developed. The EU, as the largest trade partner of the region, has played an important role in encouraging the creation of the Southern Mediterranean free trade area. However, it is crucial that the region itself first makes a choice in favour of building stronger regional ties and then acts upon it keeping in mind all its economic, political and cultural particularities.

6. To what extent are the FTAs between the EU and Southern Mediterranean region coherent with the following policies? (Click on the name of the policy for more information.)

	Incoherent	Partially Coherent	Fully Coherent	No opinion / do not know
European Neighbourhood Policy			X
Association Agreements			X
Action Plans			X
Partnership Priorities			X
Current EU Trade policy			X

70. What are the most positive aspects of the FTAs between the EU and the Southern Mediterranean region?

The fact that the number of EU imports from the Southern Mediterranean region has been continuously growing since 2016 is definitely one of the key successes. Additionally, the FTAs have clearly fostered cooperation and international understanding between regions.

New cannabis bill in Congress actually numbered H.R. 420 (Newsletter: Jan. 10, 2019)

January 10, 2019
By Consumer Choice Center
In About CCC, Cannabis, Marijuana, Recent Media

Marijuana Moment: The Consumer Choice Center released recommendations on provisions for marijuana legalization legislation.

Research

Benefits of Railway Competition: the Case of Italy Liberalising and Harmonising European Digital Markets November 2018 Wisconsin Poll Arizona Voter Opinions on Consumer Issues Opinions of Canadians on consumer issues

Benefits of Railway Competition: the Case of Italy

December 7, 2018
By Consumer Choice Center
In Infrastructure, Italy, Transportation

By Prof. Andrea Giuricin and Dr. Roberto Tosatti INTRODUCTION The landscape in the railway industry has changed drastically in the last several years due to newfound competition in select markets, especially in Europe where the European Union made a great effort to issue directives on European market liberalisation within its Member States. Competition is well […]

Liberalising and Harmonising European Digital Markets

Liberalising and Harmonising European Digital Markets by Ryan Khurana and Luca Bertoletti 18 October 2018 Read/Download the paper HERE

Monthly update: October 2018

October 26, 2018
By Consumer Choice Center
In Airlines, Blog, Cannabis, European Union, Harm Reduction Campaign, Harm-Reduction, Ontario, Vaping, WHO

DIGITAL SINGLE MARKET CAMPAIGN On 10 October, the CCC’s Luca Bertoletti and Bill Wirtz handed the Consumer Choice Center’s Digital Single Market research paper to the European Commission’s Head of E-Commerce. TESTIMONY ON ONTARIO’S CANNABIS RULES On 12 October, the CCC’s David Clement testified at the Ontario Standing Committee on Social Policy to provide comments on Bill 36, the province’s cannabis regulations. CAPITOL HILL BRIEFING […]

Consumer Choice Center Positionspapier zu Diesel – Verboten

Das Consumer Choice Center verfolgt mit Sorge die Entwicklung von Diesel-Verboten in ganz Deutschland. Viel zu oft werden die Debatten mit zu viel Aufregung und falschen Informationen geführt, was schlussendlich nicht nur zu weniger Wahlfreiheit der Verbraucher führt, sondern auch zu weniger Umwelt- und Gesundheitsschutz. Dieselfahrzeuge sind in den vergangenen Monaten nach dem Abgasskandal bei […]

Against health agencies’ advice, Ford lets stores promote vaping

iPOLITICS: The Consumer Choice Centre and the Tobacco Harm Reduction Association of Canada both told MPPs they supported the government’s decision to allow the display and promotion of vaping products.

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