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Swiss pensioners win European climate case

April 9, 2024

The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of a group of Swiss seniors, agreeing that their government's failure to act on climate change violated their human rights. The landmark decision could have an impact on climate and environment legislation across Europe.

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Beatrice Christofaro
Beatrice Christofaro German-Brazilian multimedia reporter focused on the environment
Louise Osborne, Chief Climate Reporter DW
Louise Osborne DW's Chief climate reporter provides expertise on the defining crisis of our time.