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Press Conference On The Foreign Affairs Council (Trade)
Stephane Sejourne, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, attends a press conference in Brussels, Belgium, on May 22, 2026. Ministers exchange views on economic security in light of the impact of the Middle East conflict on trade. They also follow up on the 14th WTO ministerial conference (MC14) and discuss WTO reform. Ministers review the state of play of ongoing trade negotiations, including those with Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates. European Union Ministers of Trade meet on May 22, 2026, in Brussels. (Photo by Daniel Gnap/NurPhoto)