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Spain Urges EU to Stick to 2035 Petrol Car Ban

12/14/2025

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Sánchez Defends Petrol Ban

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged the European Union (EU) to keep the 2035 ban on new petrol cars, citing concerns about a 90-percent target.
The European Commission faces pressure from Germany and Italy to relax the ban.
Sánchez warned that any relaxation could delay modernization investments and harm European automobile industry competitiveness.
EU officials indicated the proposal may allow plug-in hybrids after 2035, raising environmental concerns amid road-transport emissions.

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EU Reduces CO2 Target

The European Union plans to cut its new-car CO2 target from 100% to 90% by 2035, according to Manfred Weber, a senior lawmaker.
The move will be announced next week after automakers pressured authorities amid economic challenges.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged regulatory flexibility to aid the industry.
Volkswagen and BMW reported declining deliveries amid higher energy costs and electric-vehicle competition, fueling concerns about the EU's climate goals.

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Sánchez Defends Petrol Ban

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged the European Union (EU) to keep the 2035 ban on new petrol cars, citing concerns about a 90-percent target.
The European Commission faces pressure from Germany and Italy to relax the ban.
Sánchez warned that any relaxation could delay modernization investments and harm European automobile industry competitiveness.
EU officials indicated the proposal may allow plug-in hybrids after 2035, raising environmental concerns amid road-transport emissions.

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