Ampel must look up air quality programs
The German Environmental Aid demands effective measures from the Federal Government to meet clean air targets. There is a court ruling now. The judgment is not yet binding, a revision at the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig is possible.
The Federal Government must review parts of its National Air Pollution Program. This has been decided by the Administrative Court of Berlin-Brandenburg. The previously listed measures did not meet all requirements to achieve the European targets for the reduction of air pollutant emissions, according to the judges. Thus, the German Environmental Aid (DUH) has again - at least partially - successfully sued the Federal Government.
In mid-May, the Administrative Court (OVG) had decided that the Federal Government must revise its climate protection program. In this case, it concerned the 2019 adopted and May 2024 updated program with numerous measures, with which Germany intends to meet the European targets for the reduction of air pollutant emissions.
This involves Ammonia, Particulate Matter, Sulfur Dioxide, and Nitrogen Oxides. The judgment is not yet binding. Due to its fundamental significance, the judges allowed a revision at the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig.
The Ministry of the Environment is under pressure due to the ongoing politics surrounding air pollution. The Traffic Coalition has also voiced concerns over the ineffective measures taken to combat air pollution. German Environmental Aid (DUH) successfully challenged the Ministry in court, leading to a decision for a revised National Air Pollution Program.
