EU's 2035 Petrol & Diesel Ban Challenged by Merz, Auto Industry
The EU aims to phase out new petrol and diesel car registrations by 2035. Chancellor Friedrich Merz, backed by the auto industry and the CDU party, is pushing for revisions to the climate rules, seeking to overturn the 'combustion engine ban'. Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed a review of the law in 2026.
The EU's ambitious plan targets a mainstream shift to electric vehicles by 2035. However, the proposal allows for registration of CO2-neutral fuel vehicles post-2035, with an exception for non-fossil alternatives. This means driving, refueling, buying used, and repairing combustion engine cars will still be permitted after the deadline. The EU law's relevance is debated amidst global mobility market developments, as fossil combustion engines can still be newly registered until 2035.
Merz and Markus Söder are leading the effort to revise the law, aiming to maintain flexibility for automakers and consumers.
The EU's 2035 deadline for new petrol and diesel car registrations remains in place, with a review scheduled for 2026. While the law allows for CO2-neutral fuel vehicles post-2035, the future of combustion engines in the EU remains a contentious issue, with Merz and Söder pushing for revisions.
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