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New generation of investment agreements in the regime of the European Union
New generation of investment agreements in the regime of the European Union

Author(s): Silvia Matúšová, Peter Nováček
Subject(s): International Law, EU-Legislation, Commercial Law
Published by: Societatea de Stiinte Juridice si Administrative
Keywords: agreement; investments; common trade policy; international law; protection of investments;

Summary/Abstract: The judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union as of 6 March 2018 in Case C-284/16 changed the system and coordination of investment relations of the Member States of the European Union. The judgment set a fundamental precedent that changed the system of international investment law and placed the investment arbitration, conducted due to bilateral investment agreements between the EU and the Member States. The aim of the scientific study is to point to the new generation of the EU investment agreements which, in accordance with their importance, will influence the development of international investment relations between EU Member States and non-member countries of the world. The study was elaborated on the analysis of the rules of legal logic, systematics, accuracy and the generalization of conclusions. The analysis and interpretation of obtained results have proved that the traditional system of international investment agreements is being changed. A new model is emerging in the regime of investment agreement of the European Union.

  • Issue Year: 12/2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 21-34
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English