German Government Challenges Court Ruling on Air Quality Measures

The government is appealing a decision requiring stricter updates to its national air pollution control program.

The Oberverwaltungsgericht Berlin-Brandenburg ruled that Germany's National Air Pollution Control Program does not fully meet European air quality standards.
The court found faults in the program's projections, citing outdated data and incomplete measures for reducing air pollutants.
The Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) partially succeeded in its lawsuit, pushing for stricter compliance with EU regulations.
Despite appealing the ruling, the government is revising its air quality program to improve public health and meet environmental goals.
Officials are seeking clarification on legal requirements for future air quality predictions, potentially from Germany's highest administrative court.