The School Master
(Own report) – German business circles are sharply criticizing the EU’s failure on the free trade agreement with Australia and the persisting delay of other EU free trade negotiations. Canberra broke off negotiations with the EU early last week – a serious setback for Brussels. The EU seeks to become less dependent on China with the help of Australian resources. The free trade agreement with Mercosur is also threatened to fail. The member states of that South American alliance are not prepared to give in to Brussels’ demands to protect the rainforests, which are clearly perceived as ha...