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The closed-door arbitration system of the Energy Charter Treaty is under increasing criticism from EU member states.

Video. What is the Energy Charter Treaty and why is it so controversial?

Updated: 26/10/2022 - 15:31 GMT+2

The ECT establishes a system of private arbitration that can result in multimillion euro compensations for fossil fuel companies.

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