In the Farmer Case – the climate lawsuit between a Belgian farmer and three organisations on the one hand, and TotalEnergies on the other – the French multinational has lodged an appeal against the decision of the Tournai Commercial Court. On 18 March, the court declared the case admissible – a major step forward that […]
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Welcome to the Press Area of The Farmer case. Here you will find the press package and press releases relating to the latest news on our climate action, as well as a link to a drive with high-quality photos (Eric De Mildt). If you would like an interview or any further information, do not hesitate tocontact us!
The Farmer Case vs TotalEnergies: a first admissibility ruling that strengthens climate case law
Just over two years after the launch of the Farmer Case, the Tournai Commercial Court in Tournai has ruled that the legal action against TotalEnergies regarding its climate liability is admissible, despite TotalEnergies’s repeated attempts to prove otherwise. This is a major breakthrough: the courts have recognised that victims of climate change can bring a […]
[Press Release] Farmer Hugues Falys takes on TotalEnergies: climate trial opens in Tournai today
An unprecedented climate lawsuit opens in Belgium today: farmer Hugues Falys and three NGOs are taking oil giant TotalEnergies to court for its role in climate change. Hearings begin today before the Tournai Commercial Court. Beyond seeking compensation for the damages suffered on Hugues Falys’s farm, the main objective of this new climate case is […]
From the courtroom to the dance floor – do not miss this performance about the Farmer Case!
On 17, 18 and 19 April, around 30 young people from the company Bal Special will be performing a dance work inspired by the Farmer Case in various Belgian cities. During a creative process lasting several months, the dancers – aged 14 to 23 – immersed themselves in the complexities of this unprecedented climate case. […]
[Press Release] The Farmer Case: first hearing before the Commercial Court of Tournai
The first hearing in the climate legal action brought by Hugues Falys, a farmer from Hainaut, and three NGOs (Ligue des droits humains, Greenpeace and FIAN) against TotalEnergies took place on 16 April in the Commercial Court of Tournai. During the hearing, the five parties agreed on a schedule for the exchange of pleadings, which will take place on 19 and 26 November 2025.
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TotalEnergies sued over its responsibility for climate change in Belgium’s first-ever climate action against a multinational company Facing the devastating effects of climate change on his farm in Belgium, Hugues Falys is suing the fossil fuel giant for its climate change responsibility. Three NGOs intervene in the latest case supported by the International Federation for […]