1st meeting of the EU DAG under the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)

The Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) established under the EU–Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) held its inaugural meeting on 27 October at the EESC. This is the first time that an EU EPA with an African country has included the creation of a DAG to monitor and advise on the implementation of the agreement. During the meeting, the EU DAG elected Elena Crasta (ETUC, Group II) as chair. Representatives from DG Trade and the EU Delegation to Kenya provided updates on the implementation of the EPA and engaged in discussions with DAG members on priority issues. The group is focusing on identifying its key priorities for monitoring and advisory work, with a view to contributing to the EPA’s institutional meetings in 2026.