A free-trade agreement between the United States and the European Union could be in danger due to fears of "Chlorhuehnchen", or “chlorine chicken.” Fear that U.S. chicken, much of which is water chilled post-slaughter by being immersed in water that contains chlorine, could led to Germany becoming a fierce critic of any such agreement.
"We do not want this sort of agreement," said Ska Keller, member of Germany’s Green Party who gained prominence at home during European elections in May by putting the trade deal at the center of her campaign. "I don't expect anything positive to come out of the negotiations," she told Reuters.