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23 Feb 2018

Diesel driving ban case already a ā€œslap in government’s faceā€ - VCD

Sustainable transport association VCD

While it is unfortunate that Germany’s Federal Administrative Court has postponed a ruling on diesel driving bans aimed at cutting air pollution in cities, the court case has already been a ā€œslap in the government’s face,ā€ according to German transport and environmental association Verkehrsclub Deutschland (VCD), which promotes sustainable mobility. ā€œIt is remarkable that all participants in the hearing sharply criticised the federal government for its inaction regarding clean air," the club said in a statement. There was broad agreement in the courtroom that federal regulation such as a 'blue badge' to identify clean cars could have created a clear regulatory framework years ago, according to the VCD.

Find the VCD statement in German .

For background, read the Āé¶¹ĪŽĀė°ę article German top court postpones ruling on diesel driving bans and the factsheet Diesel driving bans in Germany – The Q&A.

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