By Andrea Thomas
BERLIN (Dow Jones) — The internal government dispute over the end of combustion engines for new cars within the European Union is still ongoing. According to deputy government spokesman Wolfang Büchner, the federal government had not yet found a common position one day before the planned vote in Brussels on phasing out combustion engines. However, he is confident that a result will be reached. The federal government supports the EU Commission’s “Fit for 55” package, which aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
“She also supports the proposal to revise the CO2 emission standard for new cars and light commercial vehicles,” said Büchner. “The Federal Government is coordinating internally for further negotiations and the implementation of the program in detail. The departments are in intensive talks on this. Negotiations are currently underway at the political level….We are certain or very confident that we will good result, and on time.”
Tomorrow, Tuesday, the EU Environment Council is to vote on the planned de facto ban on internal combustion engines from 2035. While Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke supports the project, Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner announced opposition to the EU Commission’s proposal last week. He called for openness to technology.
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June 27, 2022 08:00 ET (12:00 GMT)