In the Mall of Berlin there was an incident in which members of the climate protest group "New Generation" one Tesla-showroom with blue paint. The activists throw Tesla-boss Elon Musk of being close to right-wing politicians and criticizing the company's economic ties.
Protest against Tesla - what is behind it?
On the morning of March 1, 2025, a witness alerted the police after three activists had window front of the Tesla-showroom with blue paint and poured buckets in front of the entrance. On the buckets posters were slogans like:
- "Our society is not a toy for right-wingers"
- "Against the alliance of the right and the rich"
The activists are referring to the Tesla-CEO Elon Musk, who has recently been criticized for his political statements and his closeness to conservative US politicians.
Police action and consequences
The police arrested three suspects:
- One 22-year-old woman
- One 28-year-old woman
- One 25-year-old man
You will Trespassing, damage to property and violations of the Freedom of Assembly Act accused. The police have Paint buckets and posters and posters, banned people from the area and handed the investigation over to the State Security Service.
Cleaning and effects
In the afternoon cleaning staff were still working to remove the paint. The Tesla-branch remained cordoned off until the evening.
This incident shows once again how Tesla is being targeted by activists as a symbol of the economic and political influence of tech billionaires.
Photo: @KOstberl/X