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Germany
SZ
National & Local
The ADAC Case: There is hardly any space for nuances in the discourse, which is disastrous
Gerhard Hillebrand resigned from the ADAC presidency after facing intense backlash over a misinterpreted comment about EU carbon taxes for drivers.
Feb 3 • 12:56 UTC
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Germany
Die Welt
National & Local
Redistribution from bottom to top – the fairy tale of the socially acceptable CO₂ tax
In 2025, the German government generated a record €21.4 billion from CO₂ certificates, primarily paid by consumers through fuel and heating purchases, while the funds mainly benefitted property owners, electric vehicle drivers, and industrial enterprises.
Jan 7 • 18:22 UTC
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Germany
Die Welt
Life & Tech
ADAC supports higher fuel prices - Angry members respond with resignations
The ADAC supports higher fuel prices due to the CO₂ tax to encourage the switch to electric cars, provoking resignations and criticism from many members.
Jan 3 • 07:42 UTC