German politicians duped into thinking a new subsidy scheme only benefits Chinese electric vehicles

German politicians were misled into believing a new electric vehicle subsidy would favor Chinese manufacturers, but the previous scheme heavily favored Volkswagen, which now faces significant job cuts and factory closures. This shift highlights the risks of not carefully evaluating subsidy impacts, as it risks perpetuating economic disparities and undermining local industries. The situation underscores the need for more thorough analysis in government policy to avoid repeating past mistakes and to ensure subsidies genuinely benefit the intended recipients.