Commission has yet to pass a proposal for a draft law.
The European Union's decision to ban new cars with internal combustion engines from 2035 has sparked an election debate in Germany, with a recent survey suggesting a divide in public opinion. Conducted by YouGov on behalf of the German Press Agency between September 12 and 15, 2025, the survey included 2,057 eligible voters and is considered representative, according to the institute. The results show that supporters of the Greens and the Left are largely in favour of the ban, viewing it as a significant environmental success in the fight against climate change. In contrast, AfD voters are reported to be against the ban, likely due to their opposition to many climate policies. However, no specific percentage of AfD voters was mentioned as being against the ban. The survey revealed that 44% of Germans demand that the federal government opposes the ban on new diesel and gasoline cars, while 19% want the government to push for a delay in the ban. On the other hand, only 24% expect the German government to support the regulation in 2035. Representatives from the Union parties and the economy in Germany are putting pressure on the EU to withdraw the regulation, with Lower Saxony's SPD Minister President Olaf Lies recently calling for a reversal of the ban on combustion engines from 2035. The aim of the ban is to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector. The survey did not provide information about the opinions of voters from other political parties or those who do not identify with any political party. The survey results do not indicate any change in public opinion since the ban was first announced in 2022, suggesting that the election debate around the ban on combustion engines is likely to continue in the coming years.
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