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The party logo is seen at the AfD national party conference at the Magdeburg Exhibition Center. / Photo: Carsten Koall/dpa/archive image

AfD criticism of conversion to electric cars in Zwickau meets with criticism in Saxony's state parliament

The AfD's criticism of the conversion to electric cars at Volkswagen's Zwickau site almost three years ago has drawn widespread criticism in the Saxon state parliament. According to CDU member of parliament Jan Hippold, the transformation of the automotive industry offers both challenges and opportunities for new jobs. AfD parliamentary group leader Jörg Urban blames the political hype surrounding e-mobility for weakening demand at VW. SPD state chairman Henning Homann warns against a swan song for the e-car, saying this would harm employees and Saxony's industry.

Tracks are laid in the ballast bed at a train station / Photo: Hauke-Christian Dittrich/dpa/Symbolbild

Saxony wants to reanimate disused railroad lines

Saxony wants to revive disused railroad lines and has therefore commissioned an expert opinion. The Ministry of Transport is concerned with a total of 22 routes. "What must always be considered: The closed lines in Saxony were not shut down by the government or because there was too much traffic on ..