German State News NDR explains why Dieselgate is not over
Ten years after the Volkswagen emissions scandal was first exposed, the financial and legal fallout continues to grow. As Annette Deutskens for NDR reports, courts across Germany are still overloaded with cases, and new trials are beginning.
Key developments:
đź“‚ At the Braunschweig Regional Court alone, 43,000 individual lawsuits have been filed by Volkswagen customers demanding compensation.
⚖️ Criminal proceedings are ongoing against former VW employees, with over 100 days of hearings scheduled in the next major trial.
💰 The scandal has already cost Volkswagen more than €33 billion worldwide in damages, settlements, and fines.
🕵️ Despite this, questions of accountability remain unresolved - as former VW Supervisory Board member Stephan Weil admitted: “the famous smoking gun has not been found.”
đź‘Ą Lawyers for car owners argue that VW remains focused on profit over responsibility, while new investor lawsuits demanding billions more are still pending.
For car owners, the lesson is clear: Dieselgate is not a closed chapter. Courts continue to recognize consumers’ rights, and the recent judgments of the CJEU confirm that manufacturers remain liable for defeat devices and software updates.
👉 If you believe your diesel vehicle may have been affected - even if a software “fix” was applied years ago — you may still have a valid claim. Contact our team to explore your options and secure your rights.