The 15th meeting of the EU DAG under the EU-Viet Nam FTA will take place on 13 May 2026.
During the meeting, the EU DAG will exchange with the European Commission's DG TRADE on the implementation of the TSD chapter, as well as on the outcome and follow-up of the joint meetings held in January. Furthermore, EU DAG members will exchange with a member of the European Parliament.
An important feature of the meeting will be the discussion on the human rights dimension in the framework of the EVFTA.
The agenda will further cover priority areas for the current term, including sustainable aquaculture, fisheries, the empowerment of women, and consensus building relating to the ILO. Participants will also discuss the prospects for joint meetings in Hanoi in 2026.
The EU and the Viet Nam Domestic Advisory Groups (DAGs), established under the Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) chapter of the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement, met in a "DAG-to-DAG meeting" on 20 January 2026. The event started with a workshop on EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), discussing consequences for SMEs and farmers and how to navigate in this area.
The 14th meeting of the EU DAG under the EU-Viet Nam FTA, and the first meeting of the 2025–2028 term, took place on 6 November 2025.
During the meeting, the EU DAG elected its presidency for the 2025–2028 term and held a tour de table to introduce its members and the organisations they represent and their priorities for the work of the DAG.
It was likewise an opportunity for members to exchange with the European Commission and the EU Delegation in Hanoi on the EU-Viet Nam FTA in general and on the implementation of the TSD-chapter in particular, as well as prepare for the upcoming 2025 joint meetings with our Vietnamese counterparts to be held on 26-27 November 2025.
Discussions also covered the new Trade Union Law in Viet Nam and reporting from the dedicated ILO committee (CEACR) and a presentation related to a grievance mechanism initiative.
During the meeting, the EU DAG will receive an update from the European Commission's DG TRADE on EU-Vietnam FTA trade statistics and the implementation of the TSD chapter, as well as a report on the Joint Forum on Trade and Sustainable Development held in November 2024. Furthermore, EU DAG members will exchange with the European Parliament's standing rapporteur on Vietnam. Important features of the meeting will be the Commission’s assessment of the Vietnam Workers’ complaint to the Single Entry Point (SEP) and a discussion with the ILO.
The 11th meeting of the EU Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) under the EU-Vietnam FTA took place on 4 December 2024. The objective of the meeting was to follow up on the Joint Forum and plan the work of the DAG forward.
During the meeting, the EU DAG received an update from the European Commission's DG TRADE on EU-Vietnam trade relations in general and on the implementation of the TSD chapter of the EU-Vietnam FTA in particular, as well as information from DG INTPA on EU international cooperation and projects in Vietnam. EU DAG members reported back from various events, including EuroCham's Green Economy Forum & Exhibition (GEFE) 2024 and the EU-ASEAN Business Council's visit to Hanoi.
During the meeting, DG Trade updated the EU DAG on the EU-Vietnam FTA in general and on the implementation of the TSD-chapter in particular. The EU DAG discussed main challenges for companies related to due diligence legislation and how to take the work of the DAG on this topic further, the space for civil society in Vietnam based on the presentation of a recent report on Directive 24, and the issue of cat and dog meat trade and consumption in Vietnam from a health perspective. The members also exchanged views on the DAG's priorities for this mandate.
