Legal opinion on EU-Mercosur trade deal
The European Commission has given indications that it is exploring options regarding the „legal basis“ of the EU-Mercosur association agreement. Likely on the table is a procedural trick to bypass […]
Connecting the Raw Materials Transition and the Energy Transition
This study highlights the urgent need for a more sustainable and equitable approach to the global energy transition. It emphasizes the importance of using metals more modestly and creating a […]
Metals for the energy transition
The paper investigates the role of metals in the energy transition, the impact of various sectors on metal demand, and the need for sector-specific reduction targets to ensure the sustainable […]
Energy Charter Treaty: How it drove up the costs of the German coal phase-out
This briefing highlights the role the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) has played in the German coal phase-out. It reveals that the ECT has influenced the coal phase-out in two important […]
Hot Metals for a Cooler Climate?
So far, technological solutions have been the primary means of stopping climate crisis. The aim for many is to continue the current way of working and living with as few […]
Energy Charter Treaty in Spain: From solar dream to legal nightmare
In the last 10 years, Spain has been subject to more investment arbitration lawsuits than any other country. It has received a total of 51 claims, of which 27 have […]
The reform of the Energy Charter Treaty fails to meet the EU’s objectives
The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is a trade and investment agreement between countries in Europe and Asia that protects investments in the energy sector. Under the ECT, fossil fuel companies […]
Politically controversial, but weak in content: The China-EU Investment Agreement
The investment agreement between China and the EU is highly controversial – and its future uncertain. It is unclear whether and when it will be ratified by the European Parliament. […]
40 human rights and environmental NGOs warn against unnecessary and harmful delays to new sustainable battery rules
40 human rights and environmental NGOs are concerned to see a recent Council text proposing delays of up to four years for the introduction of rules aiming at reducing batteries’ […]