Berlin's car-free referendum fails, activists plan next attempt

Key facts

• The 'Berlin autofrei' referendum has failed.
• The initiative aimed to create a car-free zone within the S-Bahn ring.
• Oliver Collmann is co-spokesperson of the initiative.
• The CDU celebrated the failure.
• The initiative faced opposition from fossil fuel and automotive lobbies.
• The Berlin Senate raised constitutional concerns in 2022.
• The state constitutional court ruled the draft law was permissible.
• Activists are preparing a new referendum.