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Debate on the Conclusion of the EU-Canada CETA Agreement

Summary

The European Parliament is debating whether to approve the CETA trade agreement between the EU and Canada, with intense disagreement over its impact on democracy, the environment, and public services.
10 15.02.2017
Other
trade
economy
environment
human rights
social policy
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament is debating whether to grant consent for the conclusion of the CETA trade agreement with Canada.
  • There are significant concerns that the new investment dispute mechanism could undermine democratic sovereignty and the rule of law.
  • Critics argue the agreement may lead to a reduction in environmental standards and challenge the precautionary principle regarding GMOs and pesticides.
  • The agreement is accused of potentially threatening public services, including water management, healthcare, and education.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada, of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada, of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada, of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the conclusion of the EU-Canada CETA MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the conclusion of the EU-Canada CETA MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on conclusion of the EU-Canada CETA
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