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What’s cooking in Strasbourg? 32 states face the European Court of Human Rights

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Published: April 5th, 2024,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

Schwarz-weiß Portrait von Claire Stam
by Claire Stam
Three groups are set to file stricter climate laws lawsuits at the European Court of Human Rights.

There will be a lot of noise next Tuesday (April 9) at the usually discreet European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg. This is because the Grand Chamber of the ECHR will announce its verdict on three climate lawsuits – a ruling that has the potential to shift the dynamics in climate policy.

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