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Climate lawsuits: Which fundamental issues the Federal Administrative Court is deciding

Can environmental NGOs take legal action against the German government’s climate action programs, and if so, how far can courts go in imposing requirements on the federal government? These questions will be before the Federal Administrative Court on Thursday. A decision could be issued the same day.

29. January 2026
The German Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig. (Michael Nitzschke/Imago/Imagebroker)

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Last updated: 29. January 2026