16-18 February 2026: INTA Delegation to Philippines

16-18 February 2026: INTA Delegation to Philippines

A delegation of six INTA Members, accompanied by the DASE Chair, will travel to the Philippines from 16 to 18 February 2026 to discuss political, economic, trade and investment relations between the EU and the host country.

The mission aims to build upon the recent very good progress in negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement between the EU and the ASEAN country and demonstrate the Parliament's commitment to supporting the conclusion of a comprehensive agreement by the end of the year. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to address the EU's trade and economic relations with the Indo-Pacific region, as well as more global issues, such as the current endeavours to reform the WTO.

The delegation, led by the INTA Chair, Bernd Lange (S&D, DE), will engage with representatives of the government of the Philippines at the highest level, as well as with Members of Parliament and other relevant partners and stakeholders.

The composition of the delegation:

LANGE Bernd, INTA Chair, S&D, DE

WARBORN Jörgen, INTA Standing Rapporteur for the Philippines, EPP, SE

WINKLER Iuliu, EPP, RO

VAIDERE Inese, EPP, LV

MAESTRE Cristina, S&D, ES

AUŠTREVIČIUS Petras, Renew, LT

BEKE Wouter, DASE Chair, EPP, BE

More information: https://link.europa.eu/MB7r6x