Summary
Manfred Weber, leader of the European People’s Party, has called for the EU to reconsider its total ban on new combustion engine cars after 2035, suggesting that consumers should be able to purchase petrol and diesel vehicles if their carbon emissions are offset. This statement comes amid challenges in the automotive industry, including job cuts in major companies like Volkswagen, and follows the UK’s adjustment of its electric vehicle targets. Weber emphasized the need for technological neutrality and innovation in meeting EU carbon reduction goals while maintaining economic growth.
