Published: July 10th, 2024,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

In a perspective paper, the economic association „Wirtschaftsvereinigung der Grünen“ complains that the transport transition in Germany is progressing too slowly. In particular, the sudden discontinuation of the purchase subsidies on EVs in December has led to „lasting uncertainty“ among car buyers. „We need a change of course here that includes planning security and a clear commitment to electrification,“ the association, whose members include around 250 companies such as Aldi, Amazon Germany, Siemens and Audi, demands.