Pia Eberhardt

Pia Eberhardt is a researcher and campaigner with the Brussels-based campaign group Corporate Europe Observatory.

This obscure energy treaty is the greatest threat to the planet you’ve never heard of

The Energy Charter Treaty allows fossil fuel companies to sue governments for taking action on climate change. It must be stopped before it’s too late

By Cecilia Olivet, Pia Eberhardt and Fabian Flues

/ 23 Feb 2021

This obscure energy treaty is the greatest threat to the planet you’ve never heard of

We must stop law firms from cashing in on the pandemic – before it's too late

Corporations and law firms are preparing to sue states for actions that have saved lives. We must not let that happen.

By Cecilia Olivet and Pia Eberhardt

/ 19 May 2020

We must stop law firms from cashing in on the pandemic – before it's too late

The trade deal which fines governments for acting on climate change

An obscure agreement – the Energy Charter Treaty – allows energy firms to sue countries who take action to stop climate breakdown.

By Cecilia Olivet and Pia Eberhardt

/ 20 Aug 2018

Profiting from Injustice: challenging the investment arbitration industry

Corporations have been granted the exclusive right to sue states (states cannot sue corporations) at secretive international tribunals for action deemed to unfairly affect investors' profits.

By Cecilia Olivet and Pia Eberhardt

/ 9 Feb 2013