German Police Disband Tesla Protest Camp Near Berlin

Authorities cite safety violations as they remove activists opposing Tesla's factory expansion in Grünheide.

The protest camp was established in February by environmental activists opposing Tesla's planned factory expansion, which they argue threatens local forests and water supplies.
Police began clearing the camp after activists refused to leave for a scheduled search for unexploded WWII ordnance, citing multiple safety violations.
Despite the clearance, activists remain determined to continue their protest against Tesla's plans to double the factory's size for a freight station and storage areas.
The operation, involving police specialists removing activists from treehouses, was largely peaceful, with some activists voluntarily leaving the site.
Local politicians support the police action, emphasizing the need to maintain public order, while activists criticize the move as prioritizing corporate interests over environmental concerns.