Germany has decided to withdraw from a controversial international energy agreement, the Energy Charter Treaty, because it hampers the country’s transition to green energy, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Wednesday. “The Energy Charter Treaty was and is an obstacle to the energy transition and is simply not compatible with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement,” the Green Party politician said. However, the phase-out period is 20 years, which is “bitter news,” Habeck said. The agreement has long been criticized by the Greens and environmental organizations, as it allows investors to …