Germany isn't the only country discussing this, Norway and the Netherlands are talking about it. The upshot is really, if you want to meet 2050 climate goals,

Germany isn't the only country discussing this, Norway and the Netherlands are talking about it. The upshot is really, if you want to meet 2050 climate goals, this is entirely rational and reasonable policy. Of course, reading the online comments, many many people are still in the camp: "Let's save the climate, but only at zero inconvenience!"