Wegen düsterer Aussichten vor Gericht weigern sich Rechtsschutzversicherungen inzwischen, Klagen von Dieselfahrern auf Schadenersatz wegen eines „Thermofensters“ zu finanzieren. Der EuGH hat nun prinzipiell bestätigt, dass auch Umweltorganisationen wie die DUH klageberechtigt sind, in der Sache aber wenig Hoffnung auf Erfolg gemacht.
Von Markus Grabitz
Macron disgruntled about Chancellor Scholz's trip to China, Council of Ministers adjourned: Relations between Berlin and Paris have been less than harmonious of late. In an interview with Till Hoppe, the two chairmen of the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly talk about differences of opinion, misunderstandings and the impetus needed for joint armaments projects.
Von Till Hoppe
Yesterday, Lara Wolters (S D) published her report on corporate due diligence. As expected, the text is significantly stricter than the proposal presented by the Commission in February. This means Wolters is in for some difficult negotiations: Discussions in the Council are going in the opposite direction.
Von Charlotte Wirth
Due to bleak prospects in court, legal protection insurers are now refusing to finance lawsuits by diesel drivers for damages due to a "thermal window." The ECJ has now confirmed in principle that environmental organizations such as DUH also have the right to sue but has given little hope of success in the matter.
Von Markus Grabitz
