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CETA: no need to further delay the ratification of the agreement

CETA: no need to further delay the ratification of the agreement
Today, Liberals and Democrats rejected the referral to the European Court of Justice of the Investment Court System (ICS) and its compatibility with EU law. The referral was rejected by a large majority of the Parliament. We strongly support the final agreement as it  significantly benefits European businesses and its citizens. Regarding the ICS, there is already an agreement between the EU institutions and Canada that the system will not be applied before the ratification by all national parliaments and that we must work together to realise a credible and modern international investment protection mechanism. ALDE believes that today’s vote will bring all counterproductive tactics to an end.

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CETA: no need to further delay the ratification of the agreement

CETA: no need to further delay the ratification of the agreement
Today, Liberals and Democrats rejected the referral to the European Court of Justice of the Investment Court System (ICS) and its compatibility with EU law. The referral was rejected by a large majority of the Parliament. We strongly support the final agreement as it  significantly benefits European businesses and its citizens. Regarding the ICS, there is already an agreement between the EU institutions and Canada that the system will not be applied before the ratification by all national parliaments and that we must work together to realise a credible and modern international investment protection mechanism. ALDE believes that today’s vote will bring all counterproductive tactics to an end.

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Parliament gives green light for immediate help for Tunisia

Just three days ago there was a new terrorist attack in Tunisia. This demonstrates once again our need for concrete actions to support the Tunisian economic development and its employment sector, which will also help to build up a politic…

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