Meat is my vegetable? No, more and more vegetarians are saying. Many of them refrain from eating meat for the sake of the climate. Does that make sense? / © Tisha Adobe Stock
Vegetarianism has been a hot topic for years, probably not only in Germany. According to the Federation of German Consumer Organisations (Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband), around eight million people in Germany currently eat a meat-free diet, i.e. about 10% of the population - and the trend is rising. Many see this as a contribution to protecting the climate, animals or their own health. Others do not believe in such effects. In view of World Vegetarian Day on Sunday, 1 October, here are a few theses in a fact check: