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EU trade policies

Geographical indications in TTIP: a new European controversy

[sh_light_text ]The year in EU trade politics started with a row over the risk of lower Geographical Indication (GI) protection of German sausages and Cornish pastry under the planned transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP). While some believe GIs are a good reason to bloc TTIP, others think the controversy is a storm in a teacup. By Iana Dreyer.[/sh_light_text]