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Indonesia–EU CEPA: Key Legal and Economic Pathways for Businesses

Business-Indonesia (EKONID) published a legal insight on the Indonesia–European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), describing it as a major development in EU–Indonesia economic relations after nearly a decade of negotiations. The insight notes a political agreement in July 2025, an expected signing timeline, and a projected ratification window toward 2027.

The article highlights key themes businesses should watch: market access and tariff liberalization, trade facilitation and rules of origin, and an investment protection framework referencing an Investment Court System (ICS). It also flags potential friction points, including non-tariff measures, local content requirements, and sustainability-linked regulations such as the EU’s deforestation-related requirements. 

For companies planning EU–Indonesia trade or investment, IEU-CEPA developments reinforce the need for early legal mapping—covering customs strategy, product compliance, investment structuring, and ESG-linked obligations.

Read more:

https://business-indonesia.org/legal_insights/legal-and-economic-pathways-under-the-indonesia-eu-cepa

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