Germany protest against transatlantic TTIP and CETA trade deals

                   

Tens of thousands of people have protested in cities across Germany against a proposed transatlantic trade deal between the EU and the US.

Protesters say the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will lower European standards on food and environmental protection, and could lead to outsourcing and job-losses.
Supporters of the deal say it promises to lower tariffs and promote growth.
The demonstrators were also protesting against a similar deal with Canada.
There were large crowds carrying flags and banners in seven German cities, including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt, all braving cool and wet weather.

One of the protesters said "I want us to get rid of TTIP and for European social and environmental standards to be respected, maintained and improved," in Berlin.
Many demonstrators said the deal would lead to exploitation of people by businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.