Landrat Defends Hybrid Service Vehicle with Crisis Scenarios - Luxury Hybrid Car Choice Sparks Outrage for German Official
A political row has erupted over the official car used by Stefan Sternberg, the county commissioner of Ludwigslust-Parchim district in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Critics, including environmental groups and rival parties, have slammed his choice of a high-performance hybrid luxury sedan as excessive and climate-unfriendly. The debate began after questions from the district council’s Green Party and Free Voters faction.
Sternberg’s vehicle weighs nearly 2.5 metric tons, produces 489 horsepower, and can reach 250 km/h. Among the six district administrators in the region, his car is the heaviest and fastest. He defended the choice by arguing that procurement must account for worst-case scenarios, such as prolonged power outages or national emergencies.
The controversy highlights tensions between emergency preparedness and environmental responsibility in official car choices. Sternberg’s defence has not silenced critics, who argue that greener car alternatives already exist. The debate is likely to continue as local authorities face pressure to align their fleets with climate goals.
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