Nonprofit organizations claim that the national greenhouse gas emission limits of EU countries are unlawful and have sued the European Commission. The court intends to prioritize the case.
By Alexandra Endres
EU regulations stipulate that Germany must reduce its emissions by half by 2030 compared to 2005, particularly in the transport and buildings sectors – but it is far from achieving this. Environmental Action Germany has filed a complaint and calls for urgent, immediate measures, including a speed limit.
By Alexandra Endres
The Swiss Parliament criticizes the European Court of Human Rights' ruling on the climate seniors and intends not to follow it. For some, this contradicts direct democracy.
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Once again, a court has judged the federal government's climate policy as inadequate. Experts believe this will have consequences – despite the recently passed weakening of the Climate Change Act.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Because the climate crisis is global, the states' duty to protect the climate must also extend beyond their own populations. However, the ECtHR did not follow this argument. In doing so, it missed a great opportunity to formulate standards for greater climate justice within Europe.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The European Court of Human Rights underlines the duty of countries to protect the climate. This could strengthen climate lawsuits far beyond Europe.
By Alexandra Endres
According to environmental lawyers, the European Court of Human Rights' climate ruling, which found that Swiss climate policy violates the right to life and health, could have significant consequences for Germany as well. This not only concerns a German case currently pending there but also future proceedings.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The European Court of Human Rights' ruling clarifies for the first time: Climate action falls under human rights according to the Convention. States must enact laws for protection. Switzerland has violated this in several cases.
By Bernhard Pötter
Is there a human right to climate action? This is what the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg will decide today in three cases. Its judgments could also have consequences for German climate policy.
By Alexandra Endres
Next Tuesday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) will announce its verdict on three climate lawsuits. The plaintiffs aim to force EU member states to raise their climate goals.
By Claire Stam
