{"id":3991,"date":"2026-07-16T10:11:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T08:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ace-cae.eu\/?post_type=ace-work-groups&#038;p=3991"},"modified":"2026-07-16T10:12:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T08:12:45","slug":"3rd-countries-workgroup","status":"publish","type":"ace-work-groups","link":"https:\/\/ace-cae.eu\/pl\/work-groups\/3rd-countries-workgroup\/","title":{"rendered":"3rd Countries Workgroup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-section ace-section is-style-default\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 id=\"h-aims-and-scope\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aims and scope <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The WG aims to addresses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Internationalisation<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Supporting EU architects&#8217; global outreach and firms&#8217; expansion beyond Europe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third-country access<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Managing recognition of foreign qualifications, market entry for non-EU architects, and safeguards for Europe&#8217;s standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trade in services<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Engaging in FTAs, WTO\/GATS frameworks, and bilateral deals to reduce barriers (tariffs, procedures, taxes).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MRAs<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Advocating and negotiating mutual recognition agreements to promote fair, reciprocal mobility while upholding public interest, quality, and cultural value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By monitoring opportunities, sharing best practices, and influencing EU trade\/policy, the WG positions architecture as a competitive, export-oriented sector aligned with EU goals for open markets, sustainability, and global influence\u2014ensuring balanced internationalisation benefits the profession and Europe&#8217;s built environment.<br><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"364\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/ace-cae.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/section-img.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ace-cae.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/section-img.png 364w, https:\/\/ace-cae.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/section-img-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ace-cae.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/section-img-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ace-cae.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/section-img-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/ace-cae.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/section-img-233x233.png 233w, https:\/\/ace-cae.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/section-img-76x76.png 76w, https:\/\/ace-cae.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/section-img-152x152.png 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-section ace-section is-style-cream-light\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 id=\"h-policy-focus-in-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Policy focus in 2026<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Implementation and expansion following the landmark EU\u2013Canada MRA)for architects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reengage the ARB (UK) to bring forth another MRA proposal\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare bi-lateral meetings with Mexico, USA, and South Korea to restart MRA negotiations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore other countries regions for MRAs under FTAs \u2013 Japan? 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