Nobody wants them.
Tesla is lapping German automakers in the global EV race – even in Germany.
Germany’s automakers announced bold plans the last several years to shift to electric cars and challenge Tesla Inc.’s dominance. Instead, they’re only falling further behind.
Tesla delivered 889,015 cars in the first half of this year, more electric vehicles than Volkswagen AG, BMW AG, Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Porsche AG sold combined.
More street blockades! This stategy is working out brilliantly.
Support for climate movement halves as Germans reject street blockades – survey Climate & CO2 Society.
Germans’ support for the climate movement has halved following the rise of highly controversial street blockades by more radical activists, shows a survey by More in Common Germany, an initiative that researches social cohesion. “All parts of society are much more critical of the climate movement today than they were two years ago – it has not gained or maintained ground with anyone,” says the organisation.
Because it’s a brutal world out there.
Viral video shows German woman drag climate activist by the hair from the road twice as repeated protests anger the public – A woman dubbed “brutal blonde” took matters into her own hands when a group of climate activists blocked a road and caused traffic chaos.
How on Earth did this get through the German Media Brain Police Censorship Office?
German food banks in crisis – Inflation and an influx of refugees have put growing pressure on food banks. Will the German state step into the breach?
But why do food banks exist in a country like Germany in the first place? Can the German state step in to explain that?
German food banks are there to help people living in poverty, namely those who have less than 60% of the median net income at their disposal. In Germany, going by this definition, around 13 million people are considered to live below the poverty line.
“Permission for take-off granted.”
Climate activists block runways at 2 German airports, disrupting flights for hours – Climate activists blocked flights at two German airports for several hours Thursday in protest against the most polluting form of transportation, and to demand tougher government action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The group Last Generation said several of its members entered the grounds of Hamburg Airport around 6 a.m. (0400 GMT) and glued themselves to the runway on the first day of the school vacation in the north German city.
Dozens of flights were canceled and 10 arrivals had to be diverted to other airports, Germany’s dpa news agency reported.
Germany Unveils Draft Bill To Legalize Cannabis.
Under the draft bill, adults aged 18 and above will be allowed to possess up to 25 grams of cannabis for personal use and cultivate a maximum of three plants. However, the consumption of cannabis in the “immediate vicinity” of individuals under 18, within a 200-meter radius of schools, children’s and youth facilities, playgrounds, publicly accessible sports facilities, and pedestrian zones between 7 am and 8 pm, will remain prohibited. It’s important to note that fines and criminal charges will continue to be imposed for specific unlawful activities.
At least 22 officers injured in the German town of Giessen following unrest – police.
At least 22 police officers were injured Saturday in unrest in the western German town of Giessen during an Eritrean cultural festival, according to local police.
Police in the German state of Hessen said there were “massive attacks” against their officers early Saturday morning, with demonstrators “throwing stones and bottles and setting off smoke bombs” and attempting “to break through police barriers” into the event site.
It’s more like a Vollbremsung. That’s German for full braking or emergency stop.
Germany’s highest court just cancelled the Green’s latest rush-rush trick, I mean plan to save the planet at German taxpayers’ expense.
Germany’s Green Slowdown – While voters may still broadly support net zero goals, they’re not necessarily on board with the escalating costs of the transition.
… Today, it’s the Greens’ proposed ban on new gas boilers in homes that’s causing trouble. Against a backdrop of sliding poll ratings, the party’s partners in the coalition forced a dilution of the plan last month in a package that also included a massive road-building program.
In another blow to the policy — dubbed Habeck’s Heating Hammer by the opposition — Germany’s constitutional court has made a highly unusual intervention in the legislative process and ordered the government to give parliament more time to scrutinize the plan.
Before the war in Ukraine. Not.
What could possibly go wrong this time? China being Germany’s biggest trade partner, I mean.
German industry urges reduced dependency after China export controls –
German industry on Tuesday warned that Europe must become more self-reliant in the hunt for raw materials needed for cleaner, more digital economies, after China caused alarm by announcing restrictions on some metals used for semiconductors.
China’s commerce ministry said on Monday it would require export permits for eight gallium products and six germanium products from Aug. 1 to protect national security.
In Germany? Because there is no place else for many conservative voters to go.
Angela Merkel turned the CDU/CSU into Social Democracy Light (the SPD). The conservatives behave like social democrats now and are frightened to stand up for conservative values. People with these values still exist in this country, however. Anything else I can help you out with?
Why is far-right populism so popular in Germany?
The Alternative for Germany is finding support from new voters, and has now won two local elections in a week. Why?
Observing Hermann 