Energy Charter Treaty Archives - Investigate Europe

16 November 2022 Energy Charter Treaty

Energy Charter Treaty begins to unravel as EU states exit – but risks remain

By Nico Schmidt

EU nations are one by one deserting the controversial agreement, but further action is needed to guard against risks for member states. Read more "Energy Charter Treaty begins to unravel as EU states exit – but risks remain"

20 October 2022 Energy Charter Treaty

Germany prepares withdrawal from Energy Charter Treaty

By Nico Schmidt

Germany would be joining Spain, Netherlands and Poland in exiting the controversial pact. A proposal by the economy ministry currently discussed suggests so. Read more "Germany prepares withdrawal from Energy Charter Treaty"

Fliehkräfte in Energiecharta wachsen

18 August 2022
Der Tagesspiegel, Germany

25 July 2022 Energy Charter Treaty

ECT: ‘ecocide’ treaty puts Member States and EU Commission at odds

By Maxence Peigné

Several European governments are still considering withdrawal from controversial energy pact, documents leaked to IE reveal. Read more "ECT: ‘ecocide’ treaty puts Member States and EU Commission at odds"

20 December 2021 Energy Charter Treaty

Christina Eckes, professor of European law: “The ECT is standing in the way of climate goals”

By Maxence Peigné

The European law expert on what the European Court of Justice's ruling means for the future of the Energy Charter Treaty Read more "Christina Eckes, professor of European law: “The ECT is standing in the way of climate goals”"

14 December 2021 Energy Charter Treaty

Energy Charter Treaty: stalled reform fuels EU fears for climate

By Maxence Peigné, Harald Schumann and Nico Schmidt

Leaked documents show that European governments are impatient to modernise the Energy Charter Treaty. The controversial pact allows companies to sue member states that enact green reforms. Read more "Energy Charter Treaty: stalled reform fuels EU fears for climate"