Diesel ban: New government will consider introducing ‘blue badge’ to fight pollution

Following the landmark 27 February court ruling on diesel driving bans, the incoming German government will consider the option of introducing a ’blue badge‘ as a federal measure to identify clean vehicles. “The issue will be taken on by the new government soon,” the government’s spokesperson, Steffen Seibert, said at his regular press conference. The court had criticised inaction by the federal government on cities’ problems with air pollution exceeding EU limits. The government’s critics argue that federal regulation, such as a ’blue badge,’ is the only way to avoid a confusing array of local rules on driving bans.

Find background in the CLEW article Court ruling opens door for diesel bans in German cities, and consult the factsheet Diesel driving bans in Germany – The Q&A.