The German parliament has at last passed measures to create a new toll for the Autobahn, after years of heated debate with Brussels over its "discrimination" towards non-Germans. The Bundestag (German parliament) had already passed a law in 2015 to establish the toll. "The representatives of the Bundesrat must now pull the ripcord and bring down this discriminatory foreigner toll," Leichtfried said. The toll for residents: All drivers living in Germany will have to pay a yearly toll through their bank accounts. Compensation for German residents: German residents will also receive a form of compensation for paying their tolls with a lower car tax.

Source: The Local March 24, 2017 12:56 UTC