Safe Data flows from the EU to Japan

European Commission adopts adequacy decision on Japan, creating the world's largest area of safe data flows.

EU and Japan strengthen economic ties

Almost five centuries after Europeans established the first trade ties with Japan, the entry into force of the EU-Japan agreement will take the trade, political and strategic relationship to a whole new level.

EU and Japan sign Economic Partnership Agreement

The trade agreement with Japan will remove trade barriers, help Europe shape global trade rules in line with our high standards and shared values and send a powerful signal that two of the world's biggest economies reject protectionism.