Germany Pushes Back on EU’s 2035 ICE Ban
As the European Union gears up to meet its ambitious decarbonization goals, Germany is making waves with a bold move. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sent a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, urging her to reconsider the ban on sales of new combustion-engine cars by 2035. The German leader argues that such stringent measures could harm Europe’s automotive industry and its workers.Key TakeawaysGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to delay the EU's ban on new combustion-engine car sales until 2040 or beyond, allowing for plug-in hybrids and highly efficient ICE vehicles to remain on sale.The letter highlights concerns about job losses in Europe’s automotive sector if the current plan is not revised.Merz advocates for a technology-neutral approach that inclu...