Campaign to curb cars in Berlin sparks uproar ahead of election
Conservatives and far right are opposing a citizens’ initiative to restrict traffic in the German capital
Related reading
Germany’s Merz to demand EU relax petrol engine ban
Coalition led by conservative chancellor agrees push to allow hybrid cars to aid struggling automotive industry
Alternative for Germany loses legal battle over €2.35mn donation
Berlin court rules far-right party has to return record sum it accepted illegally ahead of last year’s election
Brussels plans to scrap 2035 combustion engine ban
Carmakers will be allowed to make a limited number of petrol and diesel-fuelled cars after deadline
German far right pledges migrant deportations and Russian school exchanges
Party launches policies for regional elections later this year
The rightwing media stoking culture wars in Germany
Top judge’s appointment derailed after attacks from website run by former Bild editor
Germany risks squandering a golden opportunity
Chancellor’s plans for investment and reform may be more of a short-term boost than a fix to underlying problems