The Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland (BUND) is taking legal action against the Ampel government for failing to meet its climate targets. Immediate programmes should soon find a place in implementation if Germany wants to close the climate protection gap in the areas of transport and buildings.
For years, exhaust manipulation has sparked debate between environmentalists and carmakers - because the environmental consequences of illegal defeat devices should not be underestimated. Now the German Environmental Aid (Deutsche Umwelthilfe) is taking legal action against type-approvals of vehicles with thermal windows.
In its last ruling of the year, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) denies the right to damages. However, the right to sue to demand action for better air remains confirmed - to the relief of citizens and environmental organisations.
With the EU Court of Justice and the sensational ruling against defeat devices now filed, there is still no end in sight for the diesel scandal. Will driving bans for all diesels without AdBlue follow? In the meantime, the DUH is demanding the recall of the affected vehicles.
After a little more than two years of a car blockade in Berlin's Friedrichstraße, cars are now free to drive between Leipziger Straße and Französischer Straße. This was the decision of the Berlin Administrative Court.
Once again, France has to pay a hefty fine for inadequate response to alarming air pollution levels - A record sum of 20 million euros, in the hope that it will finally make the state take action.
After the first model case against Volkwagen, consumer protection groups are now seeking compensation against Mercedes. The car company is accused of deliberate manipulation of exhaust gas values.
In the case of a red light violation, the Frankfurt District Court decided to punish a SUV driver more severely than others. Can similar car type-based arguments also be invoked in environmental zones? Or do they remain arbitrary and constitutionally questionable?
The Federal Court of Justice has ruled against the injunction of crossing haulage traffic. According to the court, the ban on trucks crossing the zone does not protect individual interests, but the general public and the environment.
Even after more than six years, the emissions scandal is not yet over for the car manufacturer Volkswagen. The Federal Court of Justice in Karlsruhe has once again ruled in favour of injured motorists.
