Clumsy Misstep Results in Unexpected Turn
The Green Party in Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to the phase-out of combustion engines by 2035, amidst ongoing debates about the future of the automotive industry. Katharina Dröge, chairperson of the Green parliamentary group, has demanded a clear commitment from the federal government on this matter.
Dröge's stance comes after her recent statement, made to the German Press Agency on Monday afternoon, which may have been prompted by angry party colleagues. The statement was seen as a potential shift in the Green Party's stance, but Dröge quickly recognised her faux pas and stated that it would be a mistake to question the date for the phase-out of combustion engines in 2035.
The regulation, passed in the European Union, means that from 2035 onwards, no cars causing climate-damaging emissions will be allowed to be registered. The Greens are still committed to this timeline, despite recent calls from conservative leaders like Markus Söder, CSU leader, to reverse this progress.
The Green Party generally supports the early phase-out of combustion engines and advocates for stricter emissions standards and a rapid transition to electric and CO₂-neutral technologies. This is evident in their continued presence at public events focused on sustainable mobility and their emphasis on "Real Driving Emissions" (RDE) standards for reducing urban air pollution in cities like Bergisch Gladbach.
The shift to the right cannot be prevented by doing right-wing politics, as demonstrated by the European People's Party (EPP), to which CDU and CSU belong, which has wanted this for a long time. The Greens are trying to prevent a climate backlash by their actions, but this may not be effective, especially with conservative efforts to overturn the combustion engine phase-out gaining momentum.
As the IAA motor show begins in Munich on Tuesday, the debate about the necessity of the automotive industry moving into the future continues. Germany, under the traffic light government, has insisted on an exemption clause for passenger cars that can only run on CO-neutral E-Fuels. Dröge has demanded such a commitment from the federal government, emphasising the importance of a swift transition towards a sustainable future.
The website [name of the independent, left-wing, and opinionated daily newspaper, founded in 1979] has been reporting on this issue extensively, providing insights into the complexities of the debate and the various stances taken by different political parties. The Green Party's stance remains clear: they are committed to the phase-out of combustion engines by 2035 and are working towards a future where sustainable mobility is the norm.
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