A new working paper from the Cologne International Business School (CBS) “A New Paradigm for the EU’s Global Trade Strategy: Ethical World Trade and Economy for the Common Good” presents a visionary proposal for the reorganization of world trade on the initiative of the EU.

“Ethical World Trade” positions itself as an alternative to the current trends towards neo-protectionism and economic geopolitics within the framework of a global ‘Economy for the Common Good’. The study offers a visionary proposal that makes international economic law more coherent and finally corresponds to the values of the EU. As a new paradigm for international trade and economic order, the study offers its contribution to solving the global, ecological and social crises.

The working paper is co-published by three renowned international civil society organizations: the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) and the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).

The authors:
◦ Christian Felber, author and founder of the Economy for the Common Good
◦ Brigitta Herrmann, Professor of Globalization, Development Policies and Ethics, CBS International Business School
◦ Jürgen Knirsch, expert on global trade and the environment

On November 20, 2024, the work of Christian Felber, founder of the Economy for the Common Good, and his co-authors will be presented in German at the Cologne International Business School (CBS) in Cologne. The presentation in English will follow one day later in Brussels, organized by the European Environmental Bureau (EEB).

Presentation of the working paper in Cologne (in German):
– Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
– Time: 16:15 – 17:45
– Place: CBS International Business School, Bahnstraße 6-8, Cologne-Rodenkirchen
(Tram line 16: Cologne-Rodenkirchen/Bahnhof)
– Hybrid event: online registration, , in-person registration for students

Presentation in Brussels (in English):
– Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
– Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
– Location: European Environmental Bureau (EEB), Brussels
– Register here

From November 20, 2024, the working paper will be available for download here

From November 21, 2024, a 4-page summary of the EEB can be downloaded here