Swiss government disputes ECHR ruling on insufficient climate action.

The Swiss government has criticized the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) for its recent landmark ruling, which found Switzerland guilty of insufficient action against climate change. Switzerland supports its accession to the Council of Europe and the ECHR system but opposes the broad interpretation of the ECHR made by the European Court and the extension of the right of appeal for associations concerning climate issues. The Swiss government maintains that the country meets the requirements of the judgment in terms of climate policy.

August 28, 2024
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