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‘Tempolimit? Nein, danke!’: why German petrolheads won’t slow down – despite the energy crisis. For many Germans, driving fast is part of their core identity
This is a fascinating topic because it shows the power of stereotypes. A majority of the general population has supported a general speed limit for decades. But the anti-limit minority is very vocal and has managed to present their preference as a matter of national identity.
And as fellow Europeans we then reinforce such stereotypes about Germans.