
Good-bye democracy, hello CETA?
CETA is supposed to enter into force without parliamentary consent – and even if it gets rejected later, it will allow corporate lawsuits against states for three more years!
CETA is supposed to enter into force without parliamentary consent – and even if it gets rejected later, it will allow corporate lawsuits against states for three more years!
Legal experts have been warning of the dangers of Investor-State-Dispute-Settlement for ages. Nevertheless, trade negotiators are as keen as ever to include it in CETA, TTIP and other trade deals. We have taken a look at the arguments…
Nils Loret, campaign coordinator of the TTIP-free zones european network provides us with an update and tells us what’s coming soon!
The first German MPs have been allowed to take a look into secret TTIP documents – and came out with a clear verdict…
In a statement released today, Germany’s largest association of judges and public prosecutors firmly rejects the European Commission’s proposal to create an investment court system in TTIP.
Opposition to TTIP hasn’t been strong in countries such as Poland, Cyprus or Romania. One important reason is that its citizens are hoping that it will allow them visa-free entries into the US.
How much can an MP learn about TTIP in two hours with no auxiliary means or the chance to do some research? The German ministry of trade is starting a trial …
Demand for green, fair and regional agricultural products is on the rise throughout Europe. But at the same time, more and more small farms are going out of business – a sad trend that could see a huge leap with TTIP.