Activists occupy a forest near the Tesla factory in Grünheide. The company's expansion plans for the car factory were largely rejected by the citizens.
Almost two thirds voted against the plans last week. The vote is not legally binding. The local council still has to approve a development plan. The electric car manufacturer wants to build a freight station, warehouses and a company kindergarten in addition to the existing 300-hectare factory site. To achieve this, more than 100 hectares of forest will be cleared.