Vattenfall v. Germany

The Swedish energy company Vattenfall brought an international arbitration claim against Germany in relation to that country's recent decision to phase out nuclear power. On May 31, 2012, this second Vattenfall case against Germany was registered at the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

Project team

Nathalie Bernasconi-Osterwalder

Vice-President, Global Strategies and Managing Director, Europe

Latest

The State of Play in Vattenfall v. Germany II: Leaving the German public in the dark

Two years after Vattenfall brought Germany to international arbitration for a second time (Vattenfall II), the German public is still left out in the dark. This briefing note reviews the background to the case on Germany’s decision to phase out nuclear power and outlines its current state of play.

Report

December 24, 2014

The German Nuclear Phase-Out Put to the Test in International Investment Arbitration? Background to the new dispute Vattenfall v. Germany (II)

The Swedish energy company Vattenfall has now followed through on its threat to bring an international arbitration claim against Germany in relation to that country's recent decision to phase out nuclear power. Damages claimed by Vattenfall could exceed €700 million.

Report

June 6, 2012

Background paper on Vattenfall v. Germany arbitration

This paper provides background on an investment dispute between the Swedish energy utility Vattenfall and the Government of Germany pursuant to the Energy Charter Treaty.

Report

July 13, 2009

Project details

Region: Germany

Impact area: Sustainable Economies

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