The European Commission’s “new” investor protection proposal brings the same controversial corporate super rights back from the dead. “The zombie ISDS – rebranded as ICS, rights for corporations to sue states refuse to die” shows how the push for foreign investor privileges in EU trade talks continues as the Commission attempts to rebrand the politically untenable investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) as an “Investment Court System” (ICS).
Commission refuses to act on the recommendations of the European Ombudsman - Emily O'Reilly - regarding tobacco industry lobbying. The Commission is seriously underestimating the magnitude, sophistication and nastiness of this toxic industry's lobbying efforts and the risk of undue influence.
Food safety, the environment, and consumer choice are at stake, as biotech industry lobbyists pressure decision makers to deregulate a new generation of genetic engineering techniques ahead of a crucial European Commission decision in February.
Regulatory cooperation under the proposed EU-US trade deal (TTIP) will strengthen corporate lobbyists’ hand
Our reaction to European Commission report on revolving door issue.
Putting the interests of the biggest oil and gas companies before a climate deal worth the paper it's written on...
Proposed special rights for corporations in EU trade agreements threaten to prevent the necessary energy transition to tackle climate change according to a new report released today.
“The climate smokescreen - PR companies lobbying for big polluters in Europe” presents case studies of seven public relations firms with climate-destructive clients.
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