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February 3, 2015

Greek Minister Vows to Block U.S.-EU Free Trade Deal 
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A Greek government minister has vowed the new government will use its
veto to block a massive free trade deal between the United States and
European Union. Critics of the pact, known as TTIP, or the Transatlantic
Trade and Investment Partnership, say it would sacrifice environmental
and safety regulations for the benefit of corporations. Greek minister
Georgios Katrougkalos told the news network Eur Activ a Syriza-led
parliament would veto the deal in what he called a "gift to all European
people."

 

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