EU reconsiders 2035 combustion engine ban amid industry pushback
The European Commission is reviewing its 2035 ban on new combustion engine cars. A possible partial reversal has been welcomed by politicians in Saxony-Anhalt, where the automotive industry is a major employer. CDU MEP Alexandra Mehnert called the proposed change 'good news' for the region’s suppliers and workers.
Mehnert has long argued against a full ban on internal combustion engines. She warned that such a move would harm Saxony-Anhalt’s economy, where many jobs depend on automotive suppliers. Rural communities, she added, would struggle without practical alternatives to petrol and diesel vehicles.
The proposed adjustment to the 2035 ban aims to balance environmental goals with economic realities. If approved, it would allow certain combustion engine vehicles to remain on the market under carbon-neutral rules. Saxony-Anhalt’s leaders see this as vital for their automotive industry and rural residents.
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