Merz to scrap 'false' ban on combustion engine cars - Merz Challenges EU's Synthetic Fuel Plan, Proposes Lifting Combustion Engine Ban
The EU Commission is set to decide on synthetic fuels later this year, which could enable combustion engines to run 'environmentally friendly' in a few years. Meanwhile, German politician Friedrich Merz aims to scrap the combustion engine ban, sparking debate within the coalition.
Merz, a potential candidate for the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) chairmanship, plans to replace the ban with a focus on enabling technologies. He believes this approach will allow German companies to continue producing diesel engines, particularly for the truck sector. Merz wants the German industry to lead in researching and developing heavy diesel engines worldwide.
Merz's proposal has not yet been discussed within the coalition with the SPD. Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) is not convinced to abandon the combustion engine ban. Schneider is set to lead the Federal Ministry for the Environment in Thursday's meeting with the automotive industry at the Chancellery. A common line on the combustion engine ban is expected to be established by this meeting.
The EU Commission's decision on synthetic fuels later this year could pave the way for environmentally friendly combustion engines. Meanwhile, Friedrich Merz's proposal to scrap the combustion engine ban has sparked discussion within the German coalition, with Environment Minister Carsten Schneider not yet convinced to abandon the ban. The automotive industry and the German government are set to discuss the matter further on Thursday.
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