Comments by the statutory accident insurance institutions in Germany on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the European Union and the USA
"In June 2013, the ministers of trade in the EU Member States mandated the European Commission to begin negotiations with the USA on a free trade and investment partnership agreement primarily concerning free access to the market, the abolition of non-tariff barriers to trade, and arrangements...
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| Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
| Format: | TEXT |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin
2014
DGUV |
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| Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19117464124919356469-Comments-by-the-statutory-acci.htm |
| Summary: | "In June 2013, the ministers of trade in the EU Member States mandated the European Commission to begin negotiations with the USA on a free trade and investment partnership agreement primarily concerning free access to the market, the abolition of non-tariff barriers to trade, and arrangements for investment protection. The statutory accident insurance institutions in Germany welcome the intention of the European Union to facilitate trade arrangements for European companies through a transatlantic trade and investment partnership with the USA and thereby to promote employment growth in Europe. Such efforts are in the interests both of companies and of their employees. The latter are insured in Germany against occupational accidents and diseases by the statutory accident insurance institutions. Furthermore, a free-trade agreement could result in the USA becoming more closely involved in the future in international standardization of products and certifi cation procedures. This also applies to recognition of the ILO agreements governing the core labour standards and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. In the view of the statutory accident insurance institutions, both aspects should be welcomed. The statutory accident insurance institutions further welcome comments that the mandate does not intend to facilitate trade or direct investment by relaxing occupational safety and health standards." |
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| Physical Description: | 12 p. Digital |