parliamentary debate: EU lawmakers preparing the resolution received more than 200 proposed complaints and amendments, meaning it was highly unlikely to pass, according to Deutsche Welle. Parliament President Martin Schulz postponed the vote planned for Wednesday to avoid the possibility of the resolution being defeated. After a debate on Tuesday, representatives at the European Parliament failed to agree a unified stance on the TIPP, highlighting growing doubts in Europe about the benefits of the trade deal. Plans for hours of parliamentary debate were also canceled on Wednesday. Demonstrations have been held across Europe protesting against the TTIP The planned trade agreement is designed to reduce regulatory barriers to big business trade and covers topics such as food safety law, environmental legislation, banking regulations and the sovereign powers of individual nations. Parliament 'in panic' "The European Parliament establishment is in panic that the vote will reveal the clear divisions," French Green party Member of the European Parliament Yannick Jadot claimed on Tuesday.
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