Climate killer deal: Austria's National Council demands clear rejection!
Climate killer deal: Austria's National Council demands clear rejection!
In a surprising turn, the EU has now reached an agreement with the Mercosur countries to conclude a controversial trade agreement. Valentin Wedl, Head of AK EU policy, describes this day as a "black day for the climate and the employees". He warns that Austria and other EU member states that are against the contract are now under pressure to reaffirm their negative attitude. The decision of the National Council that has already been rejected to reject this "climate killer contract" remains legally binding and obliges the upcoming federal government to work against the agreement in the EU bodies. As Wedl emphasizes: "Toothless additional declarations about the contract cannot change this", as already from .
The unions from the Mercosur countries and the EU warned in a joint resolution of the negative consequences of the new trade deal. They fear massive employment losses, especially in industry and for small and medium-sized companies. The scandalous working conditions associated with illegal deforestation and exploitative agricultural practices were also discussed. According to the demands, the expansion of agricultural areas for export could result in serious environmental damage and further heat global global warming. In addition, the contract is intended to promote export of herbicides and pesticides banned in Europe, which has already led to serious health consequences for agricultural workers: inside and is considered dangerous for the local population.
EU complex negotiations and attempts at blackmail
Furthermore, the new government must also defend itself against the division of the agreement ("splitting") sought by the EU Commission, a procedure that is politically questionable and tries to avoid clear resistance. Since its foundation in 1951, the EU has repeatedly restructured through various contracts to promote peace and economic cooperation. The in bundes- government.de Extended extensions of the EU are particularly evident in the increasing striving for political integration and sustainable development in Europe.
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