EU Commission, Von der Leyen, Combustion Engine Ban – Car Industry Push

Von der Leyen Stands Firm on 2035 Combustion Engine Ban Despite Industry Pushback

Brussels ‌- September⁣ 12, ⁤2025, 01:20 a.m. – as EU Commission President Ursula ‍von der Leyen prepares‌ to meet with ‌automotive industry leaders this Friday, a leaked strategy paper reveals her⁣ unwavering ​commitment to the 2035 ban on the sale of new combustion engine vehicles. ‌the move ⁤comes amidst intense lobbying from German automakers seeking to ‍soften the regulations.

According to ⁢the ⁣document, obtained by Handelsblatt, the EU ⁣Commission believes climate-