Energy transition: Why the coal phase-out is so expensive

Klimakiller corporate lawsuits:

The German government is paying around 4,35 billion (!) Euros to the Leag and RWE groups for the decision to phase out coal - "in order not to be involved in proceedings before an international arbitration tribunal for years."

This shows again: With special legal rights #ISDS corporations can punish states for climate-friendly laws. The basis for this is the so-called Energy Charter contract: https://www.attac.at/…/rechte-fuer-mensche…/klimakiller-isds

Energy transition: Why the coal phase-out is so expensive

The federal government wants to pay high compensation for the coal phase-out. A contractual clause suggests that it wants to prevent complaints from arbitration tribunals.

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