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Protests in Germany against transatlantic TTIP and CETA trade deals
Source: BBC
Protests in Germany against transatlantic TTIP and CETA trade deals
17 September 2016 Europe
Tens of thousands of people have been protesting in cities across Germany against a proposed transatlantic trade deal between the EU and the US.
Protesters say the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will lower European standards on food and environmental protection, and could lead to outsourcing and job-losses.
Supporters of the deal say it promises to lower tariffs and promote growth.
The demonstrators are also protesting against a similar deal with Canada.
There were large crowds carrying flags and banners in seven German cities, including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt, all braving cool and wet weather.
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17 September 2016 Europe
Tens of thousands of people have been protesting in cities across Germany against a proposed transatlantic trade deal between the EU and the US.
Protesters say the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will lower European standards on food and environmental protection, and could lead to outsourcing and job-losses.
Supporters of the deal say it promises to lower tariffs and promote growth.
The demonstrators are also protesting against a similar deal with Canada.
There were large crowds carrying flags and banners in seven German cities, including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt, all braving cool and wet weather.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37396796
[font size=1]About 80,000 people turned out in Berlin alone[/font]
