Landrat Defends Hybrid Service Vehicle with Crisis Scenarios - Luxury Hybrid Car Sparks Outrage for German County Commissioner
A dispute has erupted over the official car used by Stefan Sternberg, the county commissioner of Ludwigslust-Parchim in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Critics, including political opponents and environmental groups, have labelled his high-performance hybrid vehicle as unnecessarily expensive and harmful to climate goals. Sternberg, however, insists the car is essential for emergency situations.
The controversy began when the Green Party and Free Voters faction in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district council questioned Sternberg’s choice of vehicle. His official car, a powerful hybrid, stands out as the heaviest and fastest among the six district administrators in the region. Weighing nearly 2.5 metric tons and capable of reaching 250 km/h, it has drawn sharp criticism.
The debate puts Sternberg’s vehicle choice under scrutiny, with critics arguing that climate-friendly alternatives already exist. Official data shows a clear shift toward electric cars in public service fleets. For now, the district commissioner maintains his stance, leaving the dispute unresolved.
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