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EU wants over 70s to prove they can still drive every five years (www.brusselstimes.com)
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The European Union wants elderly people (70+) to undergo medical tests from now on to prove that they are still capable of driving a car every five years. However, the proposal has been met with a lot of criticism.

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[โ€“] 116 points 3 years ago (12 children)

Very good. As a german, I'd welcome this.

However, expect heavy pushback from the German automotive industry. They are for Germany what the NRA and weapons manufacturer lobby is to the US.

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  • [โ€“] 13 points 3 years ago (7 children)

    Does the German automotive industry also exercise immense power and influence in both politics and society?

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  • [โ€“] 10 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    Germany has more cars per capita than the US and Germany is the only country without a speedlimit on motorways. So yes, they definitely do

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  • [โ€“] 1 point 3 years ago*

    Why would there be any pushback from the industry? They don't have to. Pensioneers basically have an absolute majority (I think the 50:50 cut in voters was at 60,something and raising last federal election) so they already control all policies.

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