Switzerland Makes Progress on Climate Goals, Council of Europe Reports
Council of Europe acknowledges Swiss advancement on climate action following ECHR ruling, while noting further steps needed by September review.

Key Takeaways
- The Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers has officially acknowledged Switzerland's progress in implementing climate measures following a condemnation by the European Court of Human Rights.
- The Committee of Ministers will re-examine the Swiss case in September, requiring further information on methodology and progress.
- Key legislative issues resolved include the entry into force of the revised CO2 Act on January 1 and the Electricity Security Act.
- This was the first time the ECHR condemned a state for climate inaction, linking environmental obligations directly to human rights protection.
- Swiss authorities claim no additional individual measures are necessary, stating they have remedied the identified legislative shortcomings.
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They Said
"The decision also recognises that Switzerland has remedied the legislative shortcomings identified by the court."
"No additional measures are necessary in the context of individual measures."