Worried about Brussels having too much power? Well this is much worse - if this trade agreement goes through with the USA, private companies will have power to sue governments if they dont like the laws. It cannot be emphasised enough, that international courts of arbitration – in which companies, for example, attack environment laws or labour rights – can deprive the parliaments in Europe of their power, Giegold said. The European Greens have leaked a confidential document about TTIP because it is disgusting that these negotiations are going on without any public engagement.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 06:57:52 +0000
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