20/13656: Resolution and Report on the Motion of the Members of Parliament Dr. Dirk Spaniel, Wolfgang Wiehle, Dirk Brandes, other Members of Parliament and the AfD Group – 20/12969 – Protecting Jobs in the German Automotive Industry – Preserving the Combustion Engine and Strengthening the Legal Position of Synthetic Fuels (PDF)
The German Bundestag debated a motion by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) faction on November 6, 2024, calling for the protection of jobs in the German automotive industry by preserving the combustion engine and strengthening the legal position of synthetic fuels. The motion was ultimately rejected by a majority of the Bundestag.
Background
The German automotive industry is a major employer and a key driver of the German economy. However, the industry is facing major challenges due to the transition to electric vehicles. The AfD motion argued that the transition to electric vehicles is happening too quickly and that it is threatening jobs in the automotive industry. The motion also argued that synthetic fuels, which can be used in combustion engines, are a viable alternative to electric vehicles and should be supported by the government.
Debate
The debate on the motion was heated, with members of the Bundestag from all parties expressing their views. Supporters of the motion argued that the government needs to do more to protect jobs in the automotive industry. They also argued that synthetic fuels are a promising technology that should be supported.
Opponents of the motion argued that the transition to electric vehicles is necessary to combat climate change. They also argued that synthetic fuels are not a viable alternative to electric vehicles and that they would only delay the transition to a more sustainable transportation system.
Outcome
The motion was ultimately rejected by a majority of the Bundestag. The motion did not receive the support of any of the other parties in the Bundestag.
Conclusion
The debate on the AfD motion highlights the challenges facing the German automotive industry as it transitions to electric vehicles. The industry is facing major job losses, and the government is under pressure to find ways to protect these jobs. However, the transition to electric vehicles is also necessary to combat climate change. The government will need to find a way to balance these competing priorities in the years to come.
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