# Karel De Gucht on The No Agenda Show

Karel De Gucht comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2012 to October 2013.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** July 2012 – October 2013
- **Related topics:** [Ttip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ttip.md), [Brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [Eu Commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eu-commission.md), [Fortis Bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fortis-bank.md), [Free Trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-trade.md), [Insider Trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md), [Jose Manuel Barroso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jose-manuel-barroso.md), [Lisbon Treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon-treaty.md), [Trade Negotiations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-negotiations.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### US Government Shutdown, TTIP Trade Negotiations

- **Episode:** [555: Grays+Monkeys=Humans](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/555-grays-monkeys-humans.md)
- **Published:** 2013-10-10
- **Time:** 1:09:51–1:12:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/555-grays-monkeys-humans/chapter/us-government-shutdown-ttip-trade-negotiations.md

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has forced the cancellation of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations in Brussels. EU Trade Commissioner Karel de Gucht received an embarrassing call from U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman confirming the delay. Meanwhile, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) remains on track, potentially facilitating gas exports to Asia.

Keywords: [ttip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ttip.md), [trade negotiations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-negotiations.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), michael froman, [karel de gucht](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karel-de-gucht.md)

### Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, Global Trade Rules

- **Episode:** [545: Lethal Aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/545-lethal-aid.md)
- **Published:** 2013-09-05
- **Time:** 54:54–57:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/545-lethal-aid/chapter/transatlantic-trade-and-investment-partnership-global-trade-rules.md

The hosts discuss the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), also known as TAFTA, as a major economic objective for the U.S. and EU. European officials describe the deal as a "game changer" that would establish the world's largest free trade zone. The hosts link the timing of the Syrian crisis to these high-stakes economic negotiations.

Keywords: [ttip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ttip.md), tafta, [jose manuel barroso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jose-manuel-barroso.md), [karel de gucht](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karel-de-gucht.md), [free trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-trade.md)

### Karel de Gucht and Insider Trading Allegations

- **Episode:** [423: Wonderful Marinade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/423-wonderful-marinade.md)
- **Published:** 2012-07-05
- **Time:** 41:53–44:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/423-wonderful-marinade/chapter/karel-de-gucht-and-insider-trading-allegations.md

EU Trade Commissioner Karel de Gucht announced that the Commission would continue to pursue ACTA-related proceedings despite the Parliament's negative vote. De Gucht has a controversial history, including allegations of insider trading involving Fortis Bank shares in 2008. He is also known for his candid remarks about the intentional unreadability of the Lisbon Treaty.

Keywords: [karel de gucht](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karel-de-gucht.md), [fortis bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fortis-bank.md), [insider trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md), [lisbon treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon-treaty.md), [eu commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eu-commission.md)

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