Germany’s RWE uses Energy Charter Treaty to challenge Dutch coal phase-out

German energy giant RWE has used the Energy Charter Treaty to claim compensation from the Netherlands over its planned phase-out of coal from the country’s electricity mix by 2030.

RWE is filing an arbitration claim against the Dutch government for €1.4 billion in compensation [RONALD WITTEK EPA/EFE]

Kira Taylor Euractiv 05-02-2021 12:32 4 min. read Content type: Euractiv is part of the Trust Project

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