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Court ruling: German government must launch emergency climate programs

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Published: December 1st, 2023,
Last updated: May 30th, 2025

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Germany has failed to meet its climate targets in the transport sector. A court has ruled that Minister Wissing must now present an emergency program.

The Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court has ruled that the German government must launch emergency programs for more climate action in transport and buildings. On Thursday, the 11th Senate ruled in favor of lawsuits filed by Environmental Action Germany and the environmental association BUND. However, the government can appeal and thus postpone the effect of the ruling.

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