Car toll: German government waives lawsuit against former transport minister Scheuer
The Federal Ministry of Transport is not taking legal action against former head of department Andreas Scheuer (CSU) over the consequential costs of the failed car toll. As the ministry announced on Thursday, it is following an expert opinion that advises against legal action due to possible liability claims.
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- Despite this decision, some critics argue that former transport minister Andreas Scheuer (CSU) still bears responsibility for the significant follow-up costs associated with the abandoned car toll in Germany.
- The waiving of the lawsuit against Andreas Scheuer by the Federal Ministry of Transport in regards to the failed car toll has sparked controversy among some German politicians, who dub it as a lenient approach.
- In response to the German government's decision to not proceed with the lawsuite against Andreas Scheuer for the car toll fiasco, Berlin-based environmental activists have called for stricter regulations on emissions and traffic in the city.
- The German government, led by former transport minister Andreas Scheuer (CSU), had proposed a controversial car toll plan that generated strong protests and opposition, eventually leading to its abandonment and the legal dispute over the subsequent costs.
Source: www.stern.de
