Antigua and Barbuda Pushes for Cooperative Strategy with EU to Prevent Blacklisting

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A European Union flag flutters outside the congress palace ahead of the European Political Community summit in Granada, Spain, October 4, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca
Antigua and Barbuda’s Foreign Affairs Minister, E.P Chet Greene, advocates for a cooperative strategy with the European Union (EU) to handle financial services matters and prevent the country’s blacklisting.
Minister Greene stresses the importance of dialogue over unilateral sanctions, expressing frustration with the lack of recognition for the country’s efforts to comply with EU requirements.

Seeking support from the German Ambassador, Dr. Christoph Eick, Minister Greene aims to initiate EU-level discussions emphasizing consultation rather than unilateral measures. He believes that through dialogue, they can address concerns and make necessary adjustments.

Ambassador Eick, understanding the challenges of blacklisting, supports the need for engagement and consultations. He acknowledges widespread Caribbean complaints about shifting standards and emphasizes the value of extensive consultation.

While the EU has offered consultations, there is room for further efforts to achieve a sustainable solution, according to reports from Brussels.

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  1. Here’s a simple strategy for you Chet Greene that’ll encourage the European Union not to even think about “white” listing Antigua & Barbuda.

    It doesn’t involve dialogue, waffling or any pontification.

    What the EU require is transparency!

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