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It's almost like the automotive industry has a huge influence over legislation
by akmarinov 4y ago
It's almost like the automotive industry has a huge influence over legislation
- LargoLasskhyfv 4y agoThere is(was?) a phrase here: „Wenn Volkswagen hustet, geht es Niedersachsen nicht gut.“ meaning If VW is coughing (the whole of) Niedersachsen suffers. Apparently said by former chancellor Gerhard Schröder. https://gutezitate.com/zitat/152677 https://gutezitate.com/zitat/152677 Also https://www.welt.de/wirtschaft/article167476785/Ohne-Volkswagen-ist-Niedersachsen-nichts.html https://www.welt.de/wirtschaft/article167476785/Ohne-Volkswa... (use translation services, damn it!) Furthermore https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/vw-gesetz-faq-101.html https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/vw-gesetz-faq-101.html (see above) I guess similar applies to Mercedes, BMW in their respective states.