German Court Rejects Bid to Ban Mercedes and BMW's Fossil-Fuel Cars

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Climate lawsuits against BMW and Mercedes have failed

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Deutsche Umwelthilfe wanted to ensure that Mercedes and BMW were no longer allowed to produce burners from 2030. The Federal Court of Justice rejected the complaint.

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The Federal Court of Justice has dismissed a climate action brought by Deutsche Umwelthilfe against BMW and Mercedes.

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It is a decision which will not surprise the world in the legal world, but which will not fail to have a reaction on the part of environmental associations. The highest civil and criminal court in Germany considered that private individuals could not force BMW or Mercedes to stop selling thermal vehicles before the deadlines laid down by European regulations. Clearly: as long as Brussels does not prohibit, manufacturers can continue. The court a…