ECT Modernization or Collapse?
Welcome to this session on the future of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) and its role in investment arbitration. This panel explores the tensions between ECT modernization, recent rulings of the European Court of Justice, and the need to attract sustainable investments. International experts discuss legal challenges, investor protection, and the implications of several EU member states withdrawing from the treaty. The conversation also addresses the impact of climate goals and the energy transition on the ECT framework. Join us as we uncover how today’s decisions may shape the fate of the ECT and international arbitration.
