It had become abundantly clear that there would be no ad hoc ministerial conference in April this year as originally envisaged by the Energy Charter Treaty ministers last November when a decision to adopt a renegotiated treaty text was postponed.
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ECT Secretary General to European Parliament: at least adopt reform before leaving
The future of the Energy Charter Treaty is on the line. The institution’s secretary-general couldn’t just stay silent.
Week in Brussels: Trade at EUCO, leaving the Energy Charter Treaty, Moldova trade
In this week’s Brussels trade policy roundup – what capitals think of various trade files, the beginning of the end for the Energy Charter Treaty, and Moldova. By Rob Francis, with some input from Iana Dreyer.
Leaving the Energy Charter Treaty: a bumpy ride
Although leaving the Energy Charter Treaty is not easy, the overarching political trend in Europe of seeking to get rid of the ECT one way or another will probably be achieved sooner or later. This is how it could happen.
Energy Charter Treaty: MEP resolution calls for withdrawal
The European Parliament on the Energy Chater Treaty adopted a resolution that mustered 303 votes in favour. The text, among others, encourages the European Union to withdraw fully from the international agreement.
ECT: members eye spring 2023 meeting to adopt modernised rules
The more than fifty parties to the Energy Charter Treaty convened for an annual ministerial conference today that turned out to be low-key because the European Union requested that the main item on the agenda for that day be dropped: the adoption of modernised rules for the 1990s Eurasian energy investment …
Week Ahead: No ECT overhaul, FAC Trade, GCC
Preview of the trade week ahead by Rob Francis and Iana Dreyer.
Energy Charter Treaty: Preserving a forum for energy transition diplomacy
The main arguments against the recently renegotiated Energy Charter Treaty don’t stand up to scrutiny. Pulling out of the treaty as some countries have announced will not foster much-needed investments in renewable energies. Only a predictable investment framework will. By Urban Rusnák.
Comment: Possible scenarios for the Energy Charter Treaty
The EU’s attempt at renegotiating the 1990s Energy Charter Treaty is in major trouble. After a heated exchange of views between the European Commission and members of the European Parliament in committee on Monday (24 October) it is becoming clear that the risk is high that the draft deal that …
Energy Charter Treaty: Withdrawing is worse than signing up to reformed deal
Poland, Spain and The Netherlands announced their intention to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty. The real reason for these announcements is a wish to escape recent investor-state arbitration awards. Withdrawing from the treaty would still mean that member states are liable to investor-state dispute cases for twenty years. Agreeing …
