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Climate lawsuits: How reforming class action law could weaken them

The German government intends to amend the rules governing associations’ right to bring legal action. Environmental organizations argue that the proposed changes would jeopardize their right to bring legal action and thereby nature conservation and climate action.

Alexandra Endres
26. February 2026
Environmental Action Germany (DUH) staged a protest in front of the Federal Administrative Court. The organization had sued the federal government over the lack of an effective climate action program – and won. (picture alliance/dpa | Jennifer Brückner)

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Last updated: 26. February 2026

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