The majority needed to phase out internal combustion vehicles in 2035 is in question. In the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, Germany could derail what was still a consensus in the October trilogue agreement. The FDP sees the blame with the Commission and an unfulfilled recital.
By Lukas Knigge
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.
By Lukas Knigge
The co-legislators want to compromise on combustion engine phase-out and fleet limits in a single trilogue session on Oct. 27. This indicates that a favorite of the FDP election campaign will be cleared away: Synthetic fuels are then unlikely to play a crucial role in decarbonizing passenger cars.
By Markus Grabitz
One part of the EU Parliament is relying on the threat of sanctions to be able to implement the expansion targets for the EU-wide charging infrastructure. The other part is strictly opposed and fears opaque bureaucracy and little legal certainty.
By Lukas Knigge
