New climate protection program: Up to 6,000 euros for electric cars!
On November 28, 2025, the SPD announced a purchase bonus for climate-friendly cars in order to strengthen the automotive industry and emissions.

New climate protection program: Up to 6,000 euros for electric cars!
In an important initiative to strengthen Germany as an automotive location, Esra Limbacher, deputy parliamentary group leader of the SPD, presented a new purchase bonus for climate-friendly cars. This program provides over 500,000 households with financial support to purchase or lease an environmentally friendly vehicle. The basic funding is 3,000 euros, which can increase to 6,000 euros through an additional child bonus and a social scale. Families and people with lower incomes in particular should benefit.
The aim of this purchase bonus is clear: the focus is on supporting technological modernization and maintaining competitiveness in the transport sector. The purchase bonus not only offers an incentive for electromobility, but is also intended to help strengthen domestic production locations. In times of weak international sales markets, Armand Zorn, also deputy group leader, emphasizes the importance of the automotive industry as a growth engine and innovation driver. “We now have to stabilize demand and stimulate investment,” he demands.
Promoting competitiveness
The SPD also calls for the European Content Regulation to be implemented quickly in order to support European manufacturers. This regulation is intended to ensure greater planning security and accompany the transformation of the industry. Ensuring the competitiveness of Germany as an automotive location is of utmost importance, especially in a changing global market.
But while the automotive industry is facing these challenges, exciting things are happening in other musical genres. An example of this is the latest lounge album “OCEAN VIEW” by South African DJ and producer Lulo Cafe. This musical journey, which is intended to transport listeners to a quiet place by the sea with relaxing sounds and gentle melodies, stands out through the collaboration with various artists.
The album, released under Soul Candi Records, shows how music can function as an expression of creativity and community. Lulo Cafe emphasizes how valuable travel memories were incorporated into the album's creation process. “OCEAN VIEW” consists of 12 tracks and is ideal for relaxing evenings or intimate gatherings with friends.
This reporting not only combines current political developments to support the auto industry in Germany, but also cultural highlights from the international music scene. Both contribute to the diversity and dynamism in our society, which thrives in both technological progress and artistic expression.
For deeper insights into the topics already mentioned, please visit the SPD website here and find out more about Lulo Cate's latest album here.