European cities take Commission to court over air quality in landmark case

In the same week that the European Commission announced it would take six countries to court for breaking air pollution limits, three major cities said they would start legal action against the EU executive. They accuse the Commission of giving in to automotive lobbies. EURACTIV’s partner La Tribune reports.

Paris, Madrid and Brussels accuse the Commission of giving in to car manufacturers and being too lenient on NOx emissions. [Martin Cathrae/ Flickr]

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