US EditionGreenpeace hails Italian court ruling allowing climate case against energy company Eni to continue
ITALY, JUL 22 – The Court of Cassation ruled the lawsuit can proceed, enabling courts to assess ENI's climate damage responsibility under human rights and international climate commitments.
- Italy’s top court has allowed a climate lawsuit initiated by activists against ENI and its state-owned shareholders to move forward in a Rome court.
- The lawsuit stems from a 2023 claim by Greenpeace, ReCommon, and citizens seeking damages for climate change effects, citing ENI’s responsibility and governmental involvement.
- The Court of Cassation denied ENI's requests to dismiss the case based on jurisdiction, confirming that Italian courts have the authority to hear claims related to emissions produced by the company's foreign subsidiaries.
- Greenpeace and ReCommon hailed the ruling as a historic milestone, emphasizing that major corporations such as ENI can no longer avoid being held accountable for their environmental impact, while ENI expressed approval of the court's decision.
- This ruling aligns Italy with other European countries recognizing climate litigation rights and could influence future legal actions on climate accountability.
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Italian court allows climate lawsuit against energy giant Eni to proceed
Italy’s highest court ruled that a lawsuit by Greenpeace and other activists accusing Eni and government shareholders of climate harm can move forward, rejecting the company’s bid to dismiss the case.Nicole Winfield reports for Associated Press.In short:The Court of Cassation found Italian courts have jurisdiction to hear claims tied to emissions by Eni’s foreign subsidiaries when harm is alleged in Italy.Greenpeace and ReCommon sued Eni in 2023…
The Supreme Court has established it, expressing itself on an important civil case against Eni and the Italian State
The Court ordered the Court of Rome to rule on the merits of the case for damages brought against the Eni by Greenpeace and other activists. The model is the class action of the Swiss grandmothers. Thus there is a risk of an avalanche of legal proceedings: in Europe there are already 200. "Historical victory" , celebrates Gre...
Italian court says climate activists’ case against energy company can go ahead
Italy’s highest court has ruled that a lawsuit brought by climate activists against Italian energy company Eni and its government shareholders can go ahead, in what Greenpeace said was a victory for efforts to pursue climate justice in Italy.
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Greenpeace hails Italy court ruling allowing climate lawsuit against energy company ENI to go ahead
Italy’s highest court has ruled that a lawsuit brought by climate activists against Italian energy company ENI and its government shareholders can go ahead.
In a decision issued on 21 July 2025, the Italian Supreme Court affirmed that Italian judges were competent to hear applications for climate disputes. In May 2023, the Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon associations as well...
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