April 21, 2016, 5:22 Berlin, April 21 (PL) An analysis in Germany today revealed a decline in the approval of the Free trade European Union – United States (TTIP, acronym in English) during last year
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According to the study by the Bertelsmann Foundation, a third of the citizens of this country rejects the initiative, while only 17 percent say hello.
At the same time, half of the population is undecided.
that means the approval of TTIP decreased significantly since 2014.
two years ago, 55 percent of Germans defended the Treaty and only 25 percent is disfavored.
One of the reasons for the negative attitude about this nation is the fear of lower standards of products in general, consumer protection and labor markets.
Almost half Germans (48 percent) are concerned about possible adverse effects for consumers.
in addition, respondents criticized the information policy of the federal government of Angela Merkel keeps the text of the agreement under lock and key.
lam / HCN
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