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Three environmental associations are suing the French State for its persistent inaction ten years after the Dieselgate scandal. The government is accused of wrongful failure in protecting public health and the environment. |
Reasons for the Lawsuit Against the State
Ten years have passed since the revelation of the global Dieselgate scandal, where car manufacturers rigged emissions tests for their diesel vehicles. Today, three renowned associations are filing a complaint against the French State for its lack of action and firmness in addressing the consequences of this fraud.
Inaction Denounced by the Associations
The organizations accuse French authorities of not taking sufficient measures to protect citizens and the environment from the harmful effects of polluting emissions. Despite commitments and promises, concrete actions and appropriate sanctions are still lacking, according to the plaintiffs.
Consequences of Dieselgate
The scandal highlighted the use of fraudulent software concealing actual levels of nitrogen dioxide and other fine particles, which are harmful to human health and the planet. The State’s inaction in the face of this problem constitutes, according to the associations, a violation of its legal and moral obligations.