Question:
The EVIPA agreement requires the approval of the parliaments of all EU member states to become effective. So, if the EVFTA agreement comes into effect first, what consequences will it have for enforcement?
Answer:
After separation, the EVFTA and EVIPA agreements are two separate agreements. Regarding investment-related content, the EVFTA agreement only covers the liberalization of foreign direct investment, while the EVIPA agreement includes investment protection and dispute settlement. Therefore, in the case of these two agreements coming into effect at different times, it does not affect the enforcement of the agreements.
