Staff Reports
A group of left-wing activists made their way into the grounds of the Tesla Gigafactory near Berlin, causing commotion and prompting a response from the police. Videos from the scene showed a group of individuals dressed in black breaching police lines and approaching the building. Although they managed to reach the gate of the facility, they did not gain access inside. The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, denied reports that the protestors had penetrated the factory, stating that the protesters were unable to breach the fenceline.
The incident took place during what was dubbed “National Protest Week” in Germany, a time when various demonstrations were occurring. As a result of the disturbance, several arrests were made, and injured protesters and police officers were treated by paramedics. Workers at the factory were instructed to work from home to ensure their safety. This is not the first time the Tesla Gigafactory has been the target of criminal activities, as an act of arson in March resulted in a power outage at the facility. German prosecutors are investigating the possibility of terrorism in that incident.
The Anti-Tesla activists brake through the police lines and reach the fence of #Gigafactory. Police seems disoriented.#DisruptTesla #Grünheide pic.twitter.com/ir64DfY8qL
— the brake (@TheBrakeNet) May 10, 2024
Elon Musk expressed his thoughts on the protesters, questioning their environmental motives and calling them “either the dumbest eco-terrorists on Earth or puppets of those who don’t have good environmental goals.” He emphasized Tesla’s production of electric vehicles as a positive contribution to environmental causes.
Despite the disruption, Tesla remains the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles, producing cars powered by clean energy sources instead of fossil fuels.
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It is unclear what specific demands the left-wing activists at the Tesla Gigafactory were advocating for, but their actions have brought attention to ongoing protests and disruptions in Germany.
