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Hugues Falys from Hainaut in west Belgium took TotalEnergies to court to seek compensation for climate change-induced damage to his farm.

Video. Verdict of EU farmer's climate case against TotalEnergies suspended

Updated: 18/03/2026 - 18:15 GMT+1

The ruling, expected on 18 March, has been suspended pending a decision from the French courts on a similar case.

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