Germany updates: Berlin brings back EV subsidies
DW.com • • general
Key Points:
- The German coalition government has reinstated electric vehicle subsidies, offering between €1,500 and €6,000 to buyers, but the inclusion of plug-in hybrids has drawn criticism from environmental groups for their higher emissions.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to discuss Greenland's strategic importance with US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum, emphasizing the need to defend European and German interests if necessary.
- Germany accepted Trump's invitation to join his "Board of Peace," aimed at promoting global stability and peace, though some countries like France and Canada have expressed reservations or declined to pay the membership fee.
- A court in Baden-Württemberg ruled that Muslim women cannot wear full face coverings, such as the niqab, while driving, prioritizing road safety over religious freedom
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