Brussels Urges Volkswagen To Compensate All EU Dieselgate
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Brussels on Tuesday called on Volkswagen to pay out all European consumers – and not just German ones – affected by the “Dieselgate” scandal in which the automaker tampered with vehicle emissions to cheat pollution tests.
EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders said in a statement that VW “is not willing to work with consumer organisations to find appropriate solutions for consumers,” noting that it so far is only making payouts to German and US purchasers of its affected vehicles.
“All consumers need to be compensated,” Reynders said.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific scandal is Brussels addressing regarding Volkswagen?
Which specific scandal is Brussels addressing regarding Volkswagen?
Brussels is addressing the “Dieselgate” scandal, where Volkswagen tampered with vehicle emissions to cheat pollution tests. This affected numerous consumers across Europe who purchased vehicles involved in the controversy.
Q.Why is Brussels particularly concerned about Volkswagen's compensation efforts?
Why is Brussels particularly concerned about Volkswagen's compensation efforts?
EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders states that Volkswagen is unwilling to collaborate with consumer organisations for solutions. The company is currently only compensating German and US purchasers, not all affected European consumers.
Q.Who has Volkswagen compensated for the Dieselgate scandal so far?
Who has Volkswagen compensated for the Dieselgate scandal so far?
Volkswagen has so far only made payouts to German and US purchasers of its affected vehicles. Brussels is now urging the automaker to extend this compensation to all European consumers.
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