Five years ago, the German Federal Constitutional Court set a precedent with its climate ruling – and its impact extended far beyond Germany’s borders. Experts say the backlash against climate policy does nothing to diminish the ruling’s significance.
07. April 2026
07. April 2026
Five years ago in Karlsruhe: Fridays for Future protesters welcome the Federal Constitutional Court’s ruling on climate change. (Imago/Nicolaj Zownir)
Last updated: 07. April 2026
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