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Ten principles for trade
Globalisation affects all of us. The current global trade and investment regime imposes high social and environmental costs on people and planet. In many cases, governments favour trade over social…
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EU court ruling on Singapore trade deal is victory for democracy
The European Court of Justice ruled today that the European Commission cannot conclude trade deals without the approval of EU national parliaments, when they contain investment dispute systems that supersede…
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Commission should stimulate public debate about trade after damning ECJ ruling, Greenpeace
Brussels – The European Commission should foster public debate about alternatives to uncontrolled trade, following a damning ruling by the General Court of the EU on Wednesday, said Greenpeace. Photo:…
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Open letter to Commissioner Malmstrom on the proposed Multilateral Investment Court
Open letter to Commissioner Malmstrom, submitted to the public consultation on the proposed Multilateral Investment Court. Open letter to Commissioner Malmstrom on Multilateral Investment Court
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Activists keep justice afloat as CETA threatens to sink democracy
Campaigners warn EU-Canada trade deal is surrender to corporate takeover Strasbourg/Brussels – Eleven activists kept a sinking statue of lady justice afloat in the icy waters surrounding the European Parliament…
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CETA: MEPs put European Parliament on the wrong side of history
Strasbourg/Brussels – Support for the controversial EU-Canada trade and investment protection deal – known as CETA – puts the European Parliament on the wrong side of history, warned Greenpeace. Photos…
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MEPs unable to adjust CETA course as global trade doctrine crumbles, Greenpeace
Trump deserves no praise on TPP withdrawal, Greenpeace Brussels – Members of the European Parliament’s trade committee have endorsed a controversial EU-Canada trade and investment protection agreement (known as CETA),…
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EU Advocate General opinion on EU-Singapore deal has wide implications for EU trade agenda
Brussels, 21 December 2016 – In a landmark case that could affect the future of EU trade agreements, the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice has said that…
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How does CETA stand up to S&D’s ten progressive principles for trade?
As the European Parliament prepares for a crucial vote on the EU-Canada trade and investment protection deal (CETA), the group of socialists and democrats MEPs (S&D) has released a list…
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EU Parliament rejects opportunity to clarify legal status of CETA
Brussels – The European Parliament has rejected a resolution to refer the controversial investment protection system under an EU-Canada trade deal to the European Court of Justice (ECJ). Greenpeace EU…