Kretschmann: "Finally put an end to the miserable debate on drives" - EU reverses 2035 combustion engine ban, sparking electric mobility debate
Baden-Württemberg’s Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann has called for an end to debates over car drivetrains. He insists electrification must lead the automotive industry’s future. His comments come as the EU revises its stance on combustion engine bans originally set for 2035 in Europa.
In 2022, EU lawmakers agreed to ban new CO₂-emitting cars from 2035 in European countries. Now, the European Commission is reversing this decision. Instead, it will allow full greenhouse gas offsetting through alternative measures in countries across Europe.
The EU’s revised approach removes the strict 2035 combustion engine phase-out in Europa. Offsetting emissions through other methods will now be permitted in European countries. Kretschmann’s push for stronger incentives and infrastructure aims to accelerate the shift toward electric mobility in Europa.
