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EU Drops Combustion Engine Ban, Targets 90% CO2 Cut by 2035

12/12/2025

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The European Union abandoned plans for a ban on new combustion engine cars and will require a 90% CO2 reduction by 2035, according to Manfred Weber, president of the European People's Party.
The decision allows continued production and sale of combustion engines in Germany.
EU governments and automakers such as Volkswagen and BMW have urged more flexible rules to preserve consumer choice and protect automotive jobs.

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The European Union abandoned plans for a ban on new combustion engine cars and will require a 90% CO2 reduction by 2035, according to Manfred Weber, president of the European People's Party.
The decision allows continued production and sale of combustion engines in Germany.
EU governments and automakers such as Volkswagen and BMW have urged more flexible rules to preserve consumer choice and protect automotive jobs.