> If anything, this shows that the EU is basically inept when it comes to trade deals. They will get nowhere with anyone because there will always be some little state the size of a city that doesn't like something.

It's not only that small part of Belgium which suddenly happens to be against this. There is huge opposition against CETA and TTIP in many European countries but most governments either are on the pro side or are pressured into accepting. Also what's tried here is putting CETA (at least partly) into effect to create facts before the national parliaments have their chance to decide, a very shady tactic.