Police Clear Protest Camp Near Tesla's Grueneheide Plant

German police have cleared a protest camp near Tesla's Grueneheide plant, citing security risks due to violations of assembly regulations by environmental activists opposing the site's expansion. The protesters, organized by the Disrupt Tesla group, argue that the expansion will lead to deforestation and threaten local water supplies. Authorities are also searching the area for unexploded World War II ordnance, with plans to let protesters return once the site is deemed safe. The protest camp has been active since February, and activists accuse authorities of being dishonest and ignoring local opposition to Tesla's expansion. Police have faced resistance, with some protesters climbing trees to avoid removal. The camp's clearance is part of broader tensions around Tesla's plans to double its factory size, which employs around 12,000 people.