In 2015/16, hundreds of thousands of citizens took to the streets to demonstrate against the neoliberal trade agreements TTIP and CETA. At that time, it seemed, the policy had listened and promised improvements. Governments, however, reverted. The EU-Canada Trade Agreement (CETA) has been largely provisionally applied since 2017. The Disputed Courts of Arbitration, which give corporations special rights of appeal, are so far however Not in force. However, That could change soon: The Federal Government CETA will be fully ratified, and Clearing the way for special complaints. For this concession to corporate interests, people and the environment receive no value in return. In times of social and ecological crises and disasters, this project is irresponsible. The Final ratification of CETA will, among other things, strengthen the protection of investments in fossil fuels and put further obstacles in the way of the energy transition. A "declaration of interpretation" does not change this, which is to be added to CETA according to the plans of the Federal Government.

The second half of 2022 will be crucial, because the Bundestag and Bundesrat will finally vote on the ratification of CETA. Corporate lawsuits, against which we have all fought, should be waved through. We can't let that happen. We need to renegotiate in the spirit of fair global trade, which enables societies in Canada and the EU to operate in respect for the livelihoods of all of us and the planet's borders.