Coorporate Europe Observatory
03.02.2015

TTIP investor rights: the many voices ignored by the Commission

Opposition to ISDS in TTIP comes from a broad and diverse camp – and expressed itself in a pretty sophisticated manner. Here are ten facts worth knowing about the voices that the European Commission is turning its back on.

Voices ignored #1: more than 97% reject ISDS in TTIP
Voices ignored #2: ISDS in TTIP also opposed by businesses
Voices ignored #3: elected representatives and governments say no to ISDS
Voices ignored #4: 120 academics dismiss the EU’s approach on ISDS
Voices ignored #5: public businesses and bodies critical of ISDS in TTIP
Voices ignored #6: trade unions united against ISDS
Voices ignored #7: a vigorous no from public interest groups
Voices ignored #8: half of the Commission’s own advisors reject ISDS in TTIP
Voices ignored #9: disappointment and frustration about the consultation approach
Voices ignored #10: sophisticated criticism of the Commission’s reform agenda

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