Written notifications of withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty


The Depositary of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), Portugal, has confirmed reception of three written notifications of withdrawal from the ECT, which shall take effect on the following dates:

  • France: 8 December 2023
  • Germany: 21 December 2023
  • Poland: 29 December 2023

According to Article 47(3) of the ECT, all the investments covered by the Treaty at the time a withdrawal takes effect, will continue enjoying protection for 20 years.

The Secretariat is not aware of any other notification of withdrawal from the ECT being received by the Depositary.


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