Merz Challenges EU's 2035 Combustion Engine Ban at Summit
Chancellor Merz is set to challenge the EU's planned ban on new internal combustion engine vehicles at the upcoming summit. The move comes despite a lack of consensus within the coalition and opposition from some federal government members.
Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has been advocating for a consistent regulatory framework for the automotive industry. However, Chancellor Merz is now planning to lobby for the repeal of the combustion engine ban at the EU summit. He suggests allowing hybrid drives, which combine a conventional combustion engine with an electric motor, as a compromise.
The federal government currently has no joint position on the EU's planned phase-out of new combustion engine vehicles by 2035. This lack of agreement within the coalition has been evident, with members of the FDP Finance and Transport Ministries, as well as some in the SPD Chancellor’s Office, opposing the resumption of sales of internal combustion engine vehicles. This opposition has slowed down the ambitions of the Green Economy Minister.
Chancellor Merz's challenge to the EU's combustion engine vehicle ban at the summit is expected to spark debate. The outcome will depend on the EU's willingness to consider compromises and the ability of the German coalition to reach a consensus on the issue.
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