Draft treaty threatens fracking bans
10 May 2013

European bans on fracking for shale gas could face lawsuits under a far-reaching investment clause in a draft Canada-EU Trade Agreement (CETA) treaty.
The document, dated February 7 and seen by the EruActiv news agency, would establish a “fair and equitable treatment” obligation that outlaws any “breach of legitimate expectations of investors,” according to text proposed by the EU.
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