Environmental statements on long -distance bus trips: Federal Court of Justice confirms the decision of the Federal Environment Agency

On February 20, 2025, the Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof) confirmed the decision of the Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt), upholding a ruling that environmental statements on long-distance bus trips must be transparent and accurate. This decision clarifies the principle of cross-border consumer protection in the EU, ensuring that information about CO2 compensation is reliable and not misleading, promoting environmentally responsible practices among consumers.