Protests threaten: Auto show IAA in Munich before a hot start!

Protests threaten: Auto show IAA in Munich before a hot start!

This week Germany was haunted by heavy rainfall, which temporarily pushed the already running drought disaster into the background. Although the situation in Baden-Württemberg and with the so-called Sahar bridges remains worrying, the current weather conditions show temporary relief. This weather situation falls in the middle of the preparations for the International Automobile Exhibition (IAA), which will take place in both Munich and Frankfurt this year.

like the FAZ , the IAA will not take place this year only in 2027 or 2029. The return to Frankfurt was first announced on April 1. April joke was held. At the same time, the IAA Mobility, which focuses on sustainable mobility, will be geared into Munich in early September 2023.

preparations for protests

The automotive industry, represented by representatives such as Hildegard Müller, President of the Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), is preparing for the fair. The IAA Mobility should become a “festival for sustainable mobility”, with an extensive cultural offer and test vehicles. But not only the manufacturers show interest; Numerous climate groups also announce protest actions, the scope of which may surpass the IAA of 2021. At that time there was considerable resistance when demonstrators blocked the status of Mercedes-Benz.

as the Welt This year, protests such as "Sand in the Gearer" and "Fridays for future" are expected. While "Fridays for Future" is considered the less radical group, the anti-car movement has divided into criminal cells, which recently set fire to two BMW SUVs. The Munich police are preparing for a large -scale operation to advance possible riots.

events and safety precautions

The IAA Mobility will take place in the city center of Munich, where events are free of charge and without a ticket. The exhibition center should remain closed to the general public. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder will speak in opening speeches, while the IAA Summit is designed as an exclusive event for trade visitors and the media. Despite the currently difficult framework, the majority of the exhibition area is already documented, with Chinese car brands being one of the largest foreign groups.

In addition, a new development is pointed out: Google has developed a video AI called VEO 3 that is followed with a lot of attention. In the context of climate protection and innovation, it is also pointed out that a man helped his mother with AI support to present her brown-colored lawn green. These digital innovations could be important for the auto show itself.

Overall, the IAA promises to become a shop window for automobiles and a breeding ground for social discussions. The coming weeks will show how the area of ​​tension between technological innovations and the increase in protest movements develops.