Brunish-off: EU postponed decision on possible loosening

The EU Commission has Strategic dialogue with the European automotive industry For the time being there are no loosening for the planned Burner-off 2035 decided. Representatives from industry and politics had hoped to weaken the strict CO₂ specifications-however, this remains uncertain.

No decision, but new discussions in December

After the meeting on Friday, the Commission published no official announcement. However, it was said from participant circles that EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen The exit from fossil combustion technology will continue to consider it "accessible" by 2035.

A next appointment was for December 2025 scheduled - much earlier than originally planned. Then you should again Compromises be negotiated.

Demands from industry and politics

The Association of the automotive industry (VDA) and the IG Metall demand one Loosening of CO₂ requirements. Specifically, they suggest that manufacturers only around their emissions by 2035 90 instead of 100 percent have to lower.

Also the EVP parliamentary group In the EU Parliament, there is a more flexible regulation. She demands:

• Hybrids, range extreme and e-fuel should no longer be considered a classic combustion engine.

• Elektro-small van should be counted towards CO₂ fleet consumption in order to make investments in this segment more attractive.

Support also comes from BMW boss Oliver Zipsethat demands a new assessment basis for CO₂ emissions that the entire Value chain Included - from production to the operation of the vehicles.

Electric cars further advantage

Current data show that Electric cars compared to combustioners are already much more climate -friendly today. For example, the new one is BMW IX3 after round 20,000 kilometers More climate -friendly than a comparable burner.

Conclusion: decision is postponed

Whether there is actually a complete one in 2035 Combustion gives or manufacturer Hybrid and e-fuel technologies may be allowed to set for the time being. However, there could be more clarity in December at the latest.