TTIP state dispute mechanism ‘not necessary’ – Harkin

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. 

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