the, the, this is dw news line from berlin tonight, the landmark court ruling in favor of switch and senior citizens accusing their government of not doing enough to stop climate change. european court of human rights today said that switzerland's failure to act against global warming is a violation of human rights. also coming up tonight at the union's top court. lawyers today argue that german support for is real does not violate international law. the garage sees it differently, it's suing germany, claim you get berlin, it's helping is real commit alleged genocide in gossip and violent crime on the rise here in germany with many of the suspects from other countries in that one

statistic is fueling a debate on company immigration laws, the library golf is good to have you with this. it is the 1st court ruling of its kind . today, europe's top human rights court ruled in favor of a group of swiss pensioners who had argued that their governments, in action on climate change has put their lives at risk. the landmark decision that could influence legislation across europe a could get a boost activists who say that their governments are failing to tackle global warming. of these women have made climate history some 2500 swiss pensioners suit their own government because it's handling of the climate crisis put their health at risk. the european human rights court in strossberg funds ruled in their favor. a landmark decision cementing the idea that governments clements in action can

violate human rights. as the step is to talk, this is the best they. yeah. that's we have the right thing history and as i pushed on and the way i understood it, switzerland has done too little, took up the time of crisis and violated human rights. that's a nice victory bagley's too. and they'll see some of the applicants use their own medical records to support the case. they said that heat weights which has become stronger and more frequent with climate change are especially risky for them as elderly women. 16 of the grand chambers, 17 judges voted in favor of this with women's associations. as a result, they concluded that this was government failed to meet emission targets and that it should have examined the associations complaints. these is the ruling will be communicated to switzerland and it will have certain measures that switzerland will have to perform to do more. but the plaintive stress, the ruling isn't only for their benefit. yeah, i'm using the other bit to know when all the affected, not only all the women,

it's been proven that they're out a greater risk, but it's important that everyone is kid for. that's too late to be. i was told that this was the associations case wasn't the only one the court consider today. 6 young people from portugal suits 32 european countries because increasing climate extremes, like the wild, far as in portugal, make the planet unlivable for future generations. a former french mer also suit his own government for not taking significant steps to fight climate change. but the court ruled both cases as in admissible and procedural grounds. still the one when of the day to change the future of climate litigation is the 1st time a powerful court has ruled on climate change. and it could set a precedent for more people all taking the government to court holdings. there was some responsible for their actions and this as a result of this can meet in no way that we get feedback. this means that we have to fight even more of the beginning because in the time its emergency, everything is that state. the effects could be felt in courts across europe,

or even the world would wouldn't be here in the studio now is our senior climate reporter, louise osborne louise. these swiss women say that this is the story really, is it? i mean, it's a really important ruling alignment case if we, as we've heard many times now, it's the 1st time an international court has ruled, but weak climate policies can violate human rights. and that is a huge thing. the court even went as far to state, but european convention of human rights encompasses put section by the state for serious adverse effects of climate change on lives, health wellbeing, a quality of life. so it's really holding governments responsible for the quality of life, of their citizens when it comes to climate change. this is, this is ruling, it's the voice, the authority here is more of a more a one, isn't it? i mean, we're not talking about the court being able to force to switch government to do

anything. but what exactly will happen now that this ruling has been handed down? so bear with me expectation that the source government will re examine its climate goals and it said that it would do that. the court said that they were mostly inadequate, as they are. um, there are no limits that have been set by the switch government for example, in terms of the amount of emissions that it wants to reduce. and it has failed to meet some targets in the past as well. so the european court of humans, right? so it's really saying that the, the switch government needs to do something about that. but more importantly, this case also opens doors to other cases, a mix of a countries vulnerable to, to the kind of cases that we've just seen in white, switzerland under. there were other cases that were were what thrown outright portugal, france of most people don't think of the switzerland it as being the place where you have i, i guess the, the least being done to save the alarm. i mean,

this is how to my wife switzerland. uh, got through was the case. i mean that was 2 other cases, a court as well once again, one against portugal and 52 other european nations. the other one against, from those 2 folks thrown out perhaps because switzerland is so small and this was such a detailed look at what they've been doing and pops because these women could also prove that there was, you know, an impact on their life. as a result of the climate change and the adverse effects that were things through that feed extreme weather that we are seeing is uh, heat waves of flooding. all these kinds of things. i mean, we sold today, for example, the, this is the 10th month and wrote that there has been a record set for for sheets. so perhaps all that a did that doesn't always make that senior citizens are particularly vulnerable to these any st wage. and we expect more more. he waits to take place as we get closer

to summer. this ruling is of course for switzerland and also for the entire world. isn't it? yeah, of course. i mean switzerland test that it will re examine its own goals. but actually, if this does have much, why the ramifications not only for the $46.00 countries that are part of the council of europe and so under the jurisdiction of the european court of human rights. but also for countries all over the world that are still not doing enough to tackle climate change. and there are cases that we are seeing happening already . um, it'll stray leah for sale uh through beyond that that will be coming up and that have been watching to see what this result would be so that they can take those cases further and reach me for another time is, is it ironic that a group of swiss senior citizens, women were able to get a court ruling that credit tomb baird. and this young generation declined activists have not been able to do that striking. i mean,

i think the thieves that use to best have driven a lot of the action that we've seen, you know, the full cost of 2 bucks took to the steps of the swedish parliament. we sold very little about climate change and not a lot of action taken against that. so, you know, maybe these court cases wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for those act wrist. speaking up to begin with, we've always wanted to have you here in the studio. excellent. meals is thank you. it would germany each day presented its defence at the international court of justice to an accusation that it is facilitating genocide and gauze. nicaragua is seeking to stop german weapons exports to israel, claiming that they are potentially being used to commit genocide. germany has rejected the accusation saying that it is trying to balance its responsibilities to both israel and the palestinian people. israel security is at the core of german foreign policy. that is how germany justified it's don't support of israel

as it rejected in nicaragua, as accusations at the i. c. j. germany has learned from its post posts that includes the responsibility for one of the most of the crimes and human history the show. but despite that history, nicaragua says germany's military support of israel is in breach of the genocide convention. germany is israel is 2nd to largest supplier of arms, and nick rog with says those experts are enabling is riley forces to commit to potential acts of genocide in gaza. application in the gym and he says, the accusations i'm not placed on fact and the let me only supplies on the basis of detached scrutiny scrutiny. the only respect but far exceeds the requirements of international law is argued with in nicaragua has grossly distorted the quantities and purposes of balance palms,

exports to israel. and if we look at what has actually been license for export to israel under this framework. since october 2023, we see no artillery shells, no munitions for nearly all x, but the exports involve what is known as of the military equipment. typically of a subordinate or defensive nature. position is israel's conduct in gaza. it's central to this case and you have any questions how the code can rule without israel's presence to allow heat, also lash downs that nicaragua for focusing on israel's actions through but ignoring those of from us fire. unlike nicaragua, germany is not blind to the fact that thomas also has publications under international humanitarian law, including towards the civilian population in gaza. but don't need us, i must not comply with its supplications, but it also renounce has any responsibility in the most significant manner. the

judges must now decide whether to impose emergency measures to holtz german onto exports. to israel. as we heard there, germany has rejected nicaragua delegation. so is this in line with germany's policy towards israel. i put the question to our chief political editor because look of, so it is that's the sort on. so basically the done inside argue today that there was an, i quote, no basis. in fact, no of the accusations made that in this quote, alleging that many was the policies assisting in what the correct were called a genocide or less of the taking place in gauze of right now. and that very question of whether that was it didn't, the side was already in this court in january when south africa took proceedings against is. 6 well, and that very same court did not come to the conclusion that there was a genocide actually happening at the same time is obliged israel to take steps to

prevent the side from happening. so clearly a recognition is that there was a very serious humanitarian situation to say the very least. and we also sold the tubman farm and this to come out today commenting on these proceedings and highlighting the commitment of the many towards israel. it's right to defend itself against the act of terrorism on october 7th by hamas. but also speaking of germany's efforts to basically count to what she described as a di lemme posed by how mos fielding behind civilians that is following also israel's line of argument saying that the most i will say in the face of such difficult conditions at the same time we see that continued criticism and this tool, so you in security council resolution that cool for an immediate hold to the pricing that we're seeing happening that was due to use because of the reporting

there. i mean hopes for a ceasefire in time for the end of ramadan, families and gaza had been doing their best to prepare for each of these for the celebration, marking the end of the fasting month. but with most of the population displaced by the fighting and much of gauze infrastructure destroyed this year's festivities will be both difficult and mit. somewhat with disappoint to these pastries, the tradition, the baked and eaten by palestinians to celebrate, eat the end of the home, the month of ramadan. but this year i loved her all, we is preparing them in a make shift oven next to the 10. she says with her sisters and the children, they fled to the homes to this come in rough uh and the southern gaza exemption can either buy his she's used to be joyful. the atmosphere was beautiful. we used to

make these pastries with loved ones and distribute them, but nowadays i've had, there's no joint need. and so, and because we've been displaced from our homes, you know, in this, our family members have been killed the do for a student, guys, associates. and if so, that's the size of each doesn't bring as much joy anymore that in the mind crowd sky, the in this small kitchen, the city of data and follow in central garza to buy supplies for the religious holiday. here to the annual festivities, overshadowed by the ongoing conflict and food shortages have led to price spikes the entire because of the war here in gaza. there's no service or joy, the prices are too high. no one is able to enjoy the un trucks arrived handed out by law to the 1st time in 2 months for distributing

critical supplies among several schools and shelters. but this one huge trickle of age does not go far enough to help the palestinians who are sheltering here as they face, mal nutrition and disease. tar. let's take a look down some of the other stories that are making headlines around the world. so if the advocates electoral court has given the former president jacob zoom of the go ahead to stand in next month's general election now. he was barred because of his criminal record. zooming will represent the new m k opposition party against the ruling african national congress that he also led wireless parliament is voted in simon here is, is prime minister here is replaced as lea override car, who resigned abruptly last month. the 37 year old from the governing center right

in the guild party will be ireland youngest prime minister authorities or warning of more flooding to come in. southern russia were levels in the euro river are still rising, following the collapse of several di thousands had to leave their homes. if you're the border with project stuff with the us. house of representatives is back in session after the easter break with a to ukraine topping the agenda. after months of wrangling, house speaker, mike johnson has promised to vote on the by didn't ministrations proposed. 60000000000 dollar funding package ukraine's president ultimate zalinski says that without that money that help keep could lose the war against russian february 2024. how gun $5.00 to $1.00 ukrainian troops pulled out, grab the of the russians. not only have many, most soldiers and shells descended to battle. they also have plains to launch heavy

like booms that can route through fortifications to ukraine. couldn't go out because it didn't know when the next truck to view as much create would arrive that withdrawal from f d. if it's become a symbol of what happens when you cranes west and support is distracted. when you've seen your ukrainian partner described what happened to me, he said that you know, our man for as long and as hard as they could. we ran out of ammunition and the russians just kept coming. and i think without supplemental assistance in 2024, you're going to see more of the because russian troops and making progress, even if it's slow, us based institute for the study of full estimates. they've taken some 300 square kilometers since the start of the year. support speaking to german, broad cost, a o d, ukrainian spikes. you've got a little bit of predicted that russian forces would step up that campaign with a major offensive in the summer school. this would be great at best 2 months to prepare,

according to put down of russia wants to take the remaining parts of genetic regions, still controlled by key of focusing in particular on the key logistics hubs like chrome, a task across that makes the next few weeks in washington crucial because your brand new military expert looks on the vehicle. yep, sure. when the what the beat, it should've been morgan. yep, schumann, if it don't get more immunization and resources, we're going to see the equipment. arm is slowly for us to pull back. is russian makes the most of the situation that she believes he, i don't see a prompt as much and as what it was, it's not just the do net screeds in that scene in uptick and fighting in recent weeks. like if just 35 kilometers from the russian border. seeing missile strikes, intensified as present as a russian estate tv. who's on that? oh me to wipe the city of the mass minneapolis. i'm convinced that this means the russian ground defensive is actually on because inside gift receivables alone with

the dress, you will, i'm sure increased dex and how? kimberly was, i think we will probably see them concentrate. some troops near the board to make it look like they're ready to a tech. it's all about forcing the current an army to support itself out and drove down to some of the snow surgeries in this can only you can just keep another and boss with a still stuck in washington. somebody that resources and kids have been giving ever more alarm is briefings. and even if you don't take these at face value, it is getting much harder. just to hold on to derek. g. grading and forces digging in behind the front lines using what they have. the latest comp time, much further ahead than that. a year ago, ukraine was asking for western aid to help re take russian occupied territory right now. or you crank and hurtful just to prevent more of the because more crime, more violent cry, new figure show a recent trend here in germany. last year,

police process nearly 6000000 offenses. 5 percent up on the previous year, violent crimes. last year reached a 15 year hard. nearly half of all criminal suspects do not hold a german passport. and that has reopened calls for immigration control. the german government is promising to speed up deportations of foreign offenders. by dividing the lot, the police registered 14.5 percent more non german suspects the violent defense has been in the previous year. again, there is no justification, no excuse for violence. in short, even sweetie comes here to the principal of 0. tolerance applies in the case of form perpetrators, in addition to the immediate consequences of the criminal. lo, how it also means that they must leave germany much more quickly than was previously the case. said anyone who does not abide by the rules must leave, excuse a, or the pulling our political correspondence. i'm young,

he's been looking at these figures for us today. so i mean, a stark rise in non german suspects last year. how is the government explaining their what brand you have to look at the overall context of crime is going off on types of crime that but the continuing high level of that and would migration to germany means that the propulsion of people in the population with, without jim and citizenship is increased and so among them the numbers committing crimes is also going to add to that the fact that the people from disadvantaged groups are often more likely to commit crimes and is a migrant more likely to be living in difficult economic circumstances. also often and difficult living conditions, if they're in the solemn hospitals or a section centers where there may also be crime. some of them have experienced

a domestic conditions like war and violence in their own country. so that may be part of the great background. why they are more likely to commit crime? and i think also there is a problem that's acknowledged in germany with poor integration of many of these people that to might be part of the context in the government is promising to get tougher on those who commit crimes. and that includes increasing the number of the poured patients if need be. and how realistic is that option? as yeah, well the german government has, in fact a relatively recently changed the lower to make it easier to deport people who are convicted of multiple crimes during just one year. so if they've done a lot of crime in the short space of time at the can be more easily deported. they're all problems though. for instance, the question of countries of origin,

sometimes somebody is or a country of origin is not clear, or it might be a country like syria, which in many doesn't send people back to. so i think there are limits to this. well, the interior minister, that's the phases cooling and no tolerance policy. i think it may in the end come down to just cutting red tape and speeding up some of the bureaucracy rather than that, you know, any kind of new policy or, or change in policy. in this. i mean, there are some who look at these to districts and say, they paid only a vague picture of reality in, in germany. why is that? yeah, well, these statistics record really a crime is that the police have processed a so that's crimes they know about. so obviously edit suspects that they've been able to identify. there are many areas of crime where you would be able to say that their effect, the right real right of crime is a lot hard. for instance, as

a types of sexual crime often go unreported and then much harder to investigate. for instance, uh than that. so the old re, fax, or of the simpler cried, so there's a disagree or a degree, i think of distortion in these numbers. having said that, the government does use them to sort of track trends in crime. and they point out that, you know, is the population grows, that just all more absolute crimes, a more crime is committed in absolute numbers. and they also say that germany is still in international comparison. i safe place as our political correspondence. simon young is the latest tonight. here in berlin, simon think. the united nation says that 30 bodies have been recovered from a ship wrecked off the coast of your booty. children are among the dead and at least 6 people are missing. the local authorities are helping a group of survivors. the boat was carrying around 60 migrants from booty to

yemen. each year, thousands of migraines follow what is known as the eastern route from africa through u. m, into saudi arabia. on to europe, yvonne, india, the international organization for migration says the boat, which saying was traveling in the opposite direction to most of the migrant traffic ticket. list what we now know is that this particular vessel was leaving. yeah, man for give the see. now what we have is a situation where you have tens of thousands of migrants who leave the coast of the region. they leave to go to g, trying to get to saudi arabia to cross over the board with the evan to saudi arabia . in this particular situation, what we have discovered, what we have found is that these individuals maybe didn't make it,

they couldn't quite get across the border so they were returning. so what we have is mixed migration flows. that is african migrants who tried to leave the horn of africa, cross the many border, hoping to get to saudi arabia to find jobs. and then we have those who don't make it to try to return. and in this particular incident and situation, it appears that these were my goods through the whole of africa, primarily somalia, and the fuel p a who are now trying to get back to do booty may be to try again. maybe some of them to try and reach the countries of origin. that was yvonne indigo . the international organization for migration in nairobi is a reminder to all of our top story. the are being forwarded. human rights is back swift pensioners. we say that their government's failure to act in climate change violates their human rights. it's the 1st time that the court has accepted this argument. you're watching the w news. i'll be back at the top of the hour with more

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