Police chase: teenagers cause serious accident in Ditzingen!
Baden-Württemberg on July 22nd, 2025: Current reports on Audi production, Cum-Ex scandal, power outages and political issues.

Police chase: teenagers cause serious accident in Ditzingen!
There are currently a number of important issues in focus in the Baden-Württemberg region. The development at the Audi location in Böllinger Höfe in Heilbronn is particularly striking. As the daily news reports, the works council at the site sees the future secured: a new fully electric sports car will be produced here from 2027. This could keep the location highly popular in the coming years and secure many jobs.
But there is news not only in the automotive industry. In the shadow of the Audi hype, a heated argument is brewing around the Cum-Ex scandal. Loud ZDF Today The Stuttgart public prosecutor's office has brought charges against two former employees of the Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW). They are said to have caused tax damage of around 145 million euros through their actions in 2008. The scandal is spreading widely and has many wondering how the state deals with tax crime.
The consequences of the weather and other local events
In the past few days, a storm caused excitement in Rastatt, where there were power outages in several parts of the city. The power supply was restored after around an hour, reports the Tagesschau. There was also storm damage in Heilbronn, with heavy rain triggering police and fire brigade operations and flooding streets.
A tragic incident occurred when a 29-year-old e-scooter driver lost his life in an accident with a truck. The truck driver allegedly overlooked the e-scooter. Such incidents take on a frightening dimension and shed light on road safety in the city.
Speaking of safety: A young man from St. Johann was sentenced to two years' probation because of the unacceptable conditions in animal husbandry and the sale of spoiled meat. This is another example of how important it is to pay attention to quality and safety.
Education and unfilled teaching positions
A major issue in politics is the insufficient filling of teaching positions. A current education committee in the state parliament is discussing what measures need to be taken to fill over 600 positions that were overlooked due to a computer glitch. There is a clear need for action here to ensure the quality of education in Baden-Württemberg in the long term.
In addition, State Parliament President Muhterem Aras is planning stricter controls and security precautions in the state parliament in order to effectively counter extremists. It remains to be seen what measures will be taken in the coming months.
The recurring challenges in politics and the everyday reality of citizens are reflected in this news. As local industry embarks on the new path to electric mobility, social and legal issues must be addressed at the same time to create a safe and fair environment for all.