A free trade deal between the EU and the US
will lead to job losses as well as job creations. That’s the view of the
Independent MEP Marian Harkin. She was referring to the Transatlantic Trade and
Investment Partnership deal that’s being negotiated between the EU and the US.
The European Parliament this week postponed a key debate and vote on TTIP
because of differences among MEPs over a controversial Investor State Dispute
Settlement mechanism. Marian Harkin says that in principle she’s for a TTIP
deal but that there will be downsides to it.

Out words: will be

Dur: 00:40 

A controversial state dispute mechanism
that’s being included in the EU-US trade negotiations isn’t necessary. That’s
according to the Independent MEP Marian Harkin. She was referring to the
Investor State Dispute Settlement mechanism known as the ISDS. The European
Parliament this week postponed a key debate and vote on the Transatlantic Trade
and Investment Partnership talks because of differences among MEPs over the
ISDS. It enables companies and investors to take legal action against countries
if they believe their laws are hindering their operations there. Marian Harkin
says there’s no need for any ISDS mechanisms between the EU and the US.

Out words: and the US. 

Dur: 00:24 

Interview with Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness on need for early EU intervention in crises in dairy sector and European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee’s draft non-binding resolution.