Braking maneuvers on combustion engine p • Table.Briefings

Volker Wissing’s opposition to the phasing out of internal combustion engines is not new, but the current blockade comes as a surprise. If the FDP sticks to this, it risks jeopardizing Germany’s credibility in the EU. In addition, there would be a dispute with the coalition partner.

Normally, the confirmation of a trilogue result in the Council is a mere formality. But next Tuesday, when the phasing out of internal combustion engines is on the agenda at the Council of Ministers in Brussels, the final vote could become a political issue. This is due to statements made this week by German Transport Minister Volker Wissing and his parliamentary state secretary, Michael Theurer. Passenger cars with combustion engines that can demonstrably be fueled exclusively with e-fuels should also be able to be registered after 2035.

Braking maneuvers on combustion engine phase-out: Does Wissing risk damage to Europe?

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