EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT PLENARY / Energy

For EU, objective of “greening” Energy Charter Treaty is at heart of its modernisation process, says Kadri Simson

Brussels, 22/10/2020 (Agence Europe)

EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson tried to convince MEPs of her determination to bring the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) into line with the EU’s climate goals on Thursday 22 October during a debate in the European Parliament.

“The objective of ‘greening’ the Energy Charter Treaty is at the heart of the EU’s  modernisation process”, the Commissioner said.

She added: “It is our political aim to ensure that the Energy Charter Treaty only protects those investments that support...