That the European Commission decided Tuesday. The decision paves the way for possible referendums on the so-called CETA treaty.
President Jean-Claude Juncker said earlier that the convention only legally speaking, need to be assessed by the European Parliament. He thinks that still, but decided under political pressure to give parliaments a say.
Many Member States, including the Netherlands, Germany and France, however, that parts of the comprehensive economic and trade agreement fall within the competence of the Member States. Other parts of the treaty were already able to enter into force provisionally.
Accelerating
EU Commissioner Cecilia Malmström (Trade) said he expected Tuesday in the European Parliament in Strasbourg that Convention quick provisional entry into force and called on Member States to speed up ratification. ” Because this is a very good agreement. The deal is strongly anchored in the values that Europe and Canada share. ”
Minister Lilianne Ploumen (Foreign Ministry) said the committee decided in a reaction ” sensible ”. MEP Wim van de Camp (CDA), the same word used. The VVD would have preferred a different decision.
SP Euro-MP Anne-Marie Mineur speaks of a good first step, but it does not agree that the treaty already conditionally can enter into force. Her Labour colleague Agnes Jongerius is happy. ” Obviously, the voice of the European Parliament is crucial, but this treaty goes too far to be either scrutinized by my colleagues in the House. “
In the Netherlands, an initiative for a referendum. Opponents argue that CETA undermines food safety and also the investment tribunal must settle disputes over investments inspires little confidence.
The CETA treaty will eventually eliminate almost all import duties. Competing for Canadian procurement easier for European companies. Trade between the Netherlands and Canada, annually by 600 million to 1.2 billion euro, said earlier Ploumen
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