German Regional Court

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Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026

Timeline

  1. Final Ruling

    The German court prepares to issue its verdict on automaker liability.

  2. Lawsuits Filed

    NGOs file climate lawsuits against BMW and Mercedes-Benz in German regional courts.

  3. Shell Precedent

    A Dutch court orders Shell to cut CO2 emissions by 45% by 2030.

  4. Constitutional Ruling

    Germany's top court rules the Climate Protection Act is partly unconstitutional.

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German Court to Issue Landmark Ruling on Automaker Climate Liability

A German court is set to deliver a high-stakes verdict in a climate lawsuit targeting major automakers, testing whether corporate emissions can be legally restricted to protect the rights of future generations. The ruling could force manufacturers to accelerate their phase-out of internal combustion engines by 2030.

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