Sacred Union Against the End of Combustion Engines in 2035
- Published on 03/12/2025 11:38
The ban on new petrol and diesel cars in 2035 is now being called into question by states and the European automobile industry.
The transition to electric cars by 2035 in Europe is at an impasse. Several member states, led by Germany, are pressuring the European Commission to relax the ban on petrol and diesel cars set for 2035. The debate goes beyond mere climate goals: it directly affects the competitiveness and survival of the European automotive industry.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz advocates for the idea that hybrid cars and the cleanest combustion engines should continue to be marketed after 2035. According to him, a too rapid transition to 100% electric could jeopardize jobs and disadvantage manufacturers in the face of international competition, particularly from China.
2035 too ambitious or unrealistic?
For months, European manufacturers have not hidden their concerns. The vast majority emphasize that consumers are not yet ready to adopt electric vehicles on a large scale, and that the necessary investments to electrify the entire fleet are colossal. The EU may therefore delay the publication of its “automotive package,” initially expected in December, to take these pressures into account.
For environmental advocates, any delay would undermine the goals of reducing CO₂ emissions and compromise the fight against climate change. However, proponents of a gradual transition argue that it is necessary to reconcile innovation, automotive transition, market, and climate. The EU is thus faced with a strategic choice: impose 100% electric or adopt a more flexible approach, integrating hybrid cars and cleaner thermal engines.
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The upcoming decision could permanently reshape the future of the European automotive industry and the place of electric cars in the European market by 2035.
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This page is translated from the original post "Union sacrée contre la fin des moteurs thermiques en 2035" in French.
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