TO DRIVE OR NOT?

MANY Germans would support a car-free day a week to reduce dependence on Russian oil and gas imports as soaring petrol and diesel prices squeeze both households and Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government.

The Civey poll for broadcaster WELT showed 48% would support a weekly car-free Sunday to help reduce imports of Russian oil, which leaves many Germans with a sense of guilt their driving habits are bankrolling President Vladimir Putin. Some 46% oppose the idea. | Reuters