Switzerland Blocks Russian ISDS Claims Following EU
Switzerland has implemented measures similar to the European Union to counter "illegitimate" investment treaty claims by Russian parties related to sanctions. This move comes a month after Switzerland announced it would deny Russian investors the protections afforded by the Energy Charter Treaty.
Background
The actions aim to prevent Russian investors from using investment treaty mechanisms to challenge sanctions imposed as a response to geopolitical tensions.
"Switzerland has followed the EU in adopting measures to combat ‘illegitimate’ investment treaty claims by Russian parties relating to sanctions."
Additional Information
These developments reflect a coordinated effort by European and Swiss authorities to uphold sanctions and prevent legal circumvention through investment dispute settlements.
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Summary: Switzerland aligns with the EU in rejecting Russian investment claims linked to sanctions, reinforcing coordinated legal resistance to sanction-related disputes.