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“Unlocking Legal Gridlock in High-Income Countries: How Excessive Litigation Hampers Growth and Harms Democracy”

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  • Rasquin Christian

    (Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, Freiberg, Germany)

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The paper focuses on rules of standing in the context of environmental law. With the implementation of the Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making, and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (Aarhus Convention) in European law, interest groups have become major players in the enforcement of environmental regulations. Although such interest groups can help to reduce enforcement deficits, their involvements create the risk of regulatory gridlock, with excessive litigation lengthening approval processes which can discourage investment in public and private infrastructure. The paper discusses the implementation of the Aarhus Convention in Germany, highlights ways to overcome administrative gridlock and facilitate effective approval procedures. If implemented, these strategies will enable Germany’s economy to remain competitive, supporting the maintenance of the country’s high standard of living and strong welfare state.

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  • Rasquin Christian, 2021. "“Unlocking Legal Gridlock in High-Income Countries: How Excessive Litigation Hampers Growth and Harms Democracy”," The Law and Development Review, De Gruyter, vol. 14(2), pages 665-688, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:lawdev:v:14:y:2021:i:2:p:665-688:n:14
    DOI: 10.1515/ldr-2021-0087
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