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26 February 2021 Energy Charter Treaty

Disputed energy pact recruits developing countries

By Ingeborg Eliassen

A dozen African countries are in the process of joining the Energy Charter Treaty. European states pay for the campaign to convince countries in the global South to join a treaty that lets foreign companies sue them in international tribunals. Yemen made it just before the decision was taken to …

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Disputed energy pact recruits developing countries
25 February 2021 Energy Charter Treaty

The Energy Charter Treaty — How shadow courts could prolong Europe’s fossil age

The Energy Charter Treaty — How shadow courts could prolong Europe’s fossil age
By Investigate Europe

A little-known treaty with over 50 signatories allows companies to sue states for enacting climate-friendly legislation. A product of the 90s, the Energy Charter Treaty came into being to encourage investments in former Soviet states. But today, critics and experts believe that it has outlived its purpose. Read more "The Energy Charter Treaty — How shadow courts could prolong Europe’s fossil age"

23 February 2021 Energy Charter Treaty

ECT data analysis: Results and Methods

ECT data analysis: Results and Methods
By Oliver Moldenhauer and Nico Schmidt

The value of fossil infrastructure in the EU, the UK as well as Switzerland protected by the Energy Charter Treaty is €344.6 billion. This is the result of an analysis by Investigate Europe. Read more "ECT data analysis: Results and Methods"

23 February 2021 Energy Charter Treaty

Explainer: How the Energy Charter Treaty works

Explainer: How the Energy Charter Treaty works
By Investigate Europe

The Energy Charter Treaty is an international agreement that offers protection of foreign investments in the energy sector. One of its key features is that it allows companies and foreign investors to sue states under a system of international arbitration. Read more "Explainer: How the Energy Charter Treaty works"

22 February 2021 Energy Charter Treaty

Explainer: ECT lawsuits against climate measures

Explainer: ECT lawsuits against climate measures
By Nico Schmidt

The Energy Charter Treaty threatens the achievement of the climate goals of the EU and its member states. This is an overview of the known climate-related cases. Read more "Explainer: ECT lawsuits against climate measures"

16 February 2021 Vaccines

In the fight against Covid-19, patents are deadly

In the fight against Covid-19, patents are deadly
Opinion By Harald Schumann

Europe and America are protecting the pharmaceutical industry instead of their population Read more "In the fight against Covid-19, patents are deadly"

1 February 2021

Revolving doors ­— The dirty downside of lobby politics in Brussels

Revolving doors ­— The dirty downside of lobby politics in Brussels
Opinion By Harald Schumann

Despite regulations that exist on paper and potential conflicts of interest, top EU officials have gone on to work for lobby groups after serving their terms in office. This practice is not just disreputable, but also damaging to democracy. Read more "Revolving doors ­— The dirty downside of lobby politics in Brussels"

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