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Case against Tesla: Are German environmental groups abusing their rights to sue?
(EurActiv, 25 Feb 2020) Two environmental associations have brought a case against the clearing of forests for a new Tesla factory in Brandenburg, saying they want to protect the environment. But is it possible that these associations are not seeing the bigger picture and are acting against their own cause? EURACTIV Germany reports.
The construction of the new Tesla factory in Brandenburg is making waves because it promises to create 12,000 new jobs in the Grünheide municipality and also give a major boost to the development of electric cars, which are urgently needed for environmental protection.
However, the project is stalling even before the building permit has been granted, after two environmental associations made use of their right to sue and lodged an objection against the early clearing.
This has caused controversy and indignation.
“If the fight against climate change is to succeed, rights of action against investments in ecological infrastructure must be restricted,” tweeted Karl Lauterbach of the Social Democratic Party (SPD).
EurActiv, 25 Feb 2020: Case against Tesla: Are German environmental groups abusing their rights to sue?
