Investment Court System put to the test

New EU proposal will perpetuate investors’ attacks on health and environment

The European Commission says that its new investment proposal –the Investment Court System - will protect governments' abilities to regulate on crucial matters such as public health and environmental protection. But analysis of five of the most controversial arbitration cases in recent years shows they could still be launched under the current proposal.

Authors
Cecilia Olivet
Natacha Cingotti
Pia Eberhardt
Nelly Grotefendt
Scott Sinclair