EU investment policy

Debating Europe "For a just EU investment policy"

December 2011

Watch the heated debate among representatives from the European Commission, the Belgium government and civil society on the issue of EU Investment policy.

Week of Action on Investment

December 2011

Cecilia Olivet

In November 2011, Brussels was the stage for a 'Week of Action' which looked to expose the threat of Bilateral Investment Treaties to democratic governance and public interest and to advocate for an Alternative Investment Regime.

Does the EU-Malaysia FTA undermine government policy space to regulate?

November 2011

Charles Santiago, MP from Malaysia, discusses the dangers of EU-Malaysia FTA, particularly due to the inclusion of an investment protection chapter.

European Parliament resolution on international investment not strong enough

April 2011

Seattle to Brussels Network

Statement by the Seattle to Brussels network about the resolution of the European Parliament on international investment.

Change EU investment policy - now is the time!

January 2011

Alternative Regionalisms

Seattle-to-Brussels network (S2B)

Bilateral investment treaties (BITs) allow transnational corporations to by-pass domestic courts and sue sovereign states - costing tax payers millions in legal expenses and preventing governments from acting in the best interests of their citizens.

Reclaiming Public Interest in Europe's International Investment Policy

July 2010

TNI

Seattles to Brussels Network

A clear and plain language guide to the EU's neoliberal investment regime, explaining both the social and environmental costs of prying open poor, vulnerable countries' economies, as well as outlining a number of ethical alternatives.