27/10/21
How the Energy Charter Treaty derails climate action
An obscure treaty European governments have created, the Energy Charter Treaty, could massively undermine coun …
13/10/21
Citizens want strong EU law to hold companies liable for abuse
Over 80 percent of citizens from multiple EU countries want strong laws to hold companies liable for overseas …
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02/09/21
European Court of Justice drastically limits Energy Charter Treaty within EU
European Court of Justice rules that polluting energy companies in the EU cannot sue EU governments using the …
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06/07/21
Giant Damocles sword shows threat of Energy Charter Treaty
Activists hang giant sword of Damocles to show threat of Energy Charter Treaty, as diplomatic cables reveal “n …
24/03/21
EU trade deal set to increase harmful meat imports
European supermarkets including Casino, Carrefour and Albert Heijn are selling meat products linked to defores …
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04/02/21
Coal company sues Netherlands for €1.4 billion for coal phase out
German energy company RWE is today sparking outrage, after claiming €1.4 billion euros in compensation from th …
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