News blog about the IAA in Munich:Nine IAA opponents in preventive detention after the blockade of motorways
An activist hangs from a gantry sign over the A9 motorway during a banner campaign.
(Photo: dpa)
- After the protest against the IAA Mobility auto show on several highways, at least nine demonstrators will remain in custody until Sunday evening.
- A bike demo on the highways on the occasion of the IAA Mobility auto show is prohibited.
- Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) has officially opened the International Motor Show IAA Mobility in Munich. Around 700 exhibitors will present their innovations here until Sunday.
By Martin Bernstein, Barbara Galaktionow, Joachim Mölter and Lisa Sonnabend
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