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Published on: 28. May 2025
Lliuya v. RWE: Why the dismissed lawsuit can still have a major impact.

The Hamm Higher Regional Court rejects the lawsuit brought by mountain guide Saúl Luciano Lliuya against RWE, but considers fossil fuel companies to be fundamentally responsible for the consequences of climate change. The plaintiff sees this as a groundbreaking success. RWE takes a completely different view.
Last updated: 24. July 2025