EU launches legal action against Germany over VW emissions scandal

The logo of German carmaker Volkswagen (VW) pictured at the company's headquarters in Wolf
AFP

Brussels (AFP) – The European Commission launched legal action on Thursday against authorities in seven EU nations including Germany for failing to crack down on emissions cheating exposed by the Volkswagen “Dieselgate” scandal.

The commission, the EU’s executive arm, “is today acting against seven member states on the grounds that they have failed to fulfil their obligations” under EU law, said a statement.

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