Brussels, Belgium – A source familiar with the automotive industry sector reported that the European Union is likely to postpone its announcement of a proposed package to support the sector.
Which was previously expected on December 16, according to Reuters.
This potential postponement comes amid increasing pressure on Brussels,
This is to reconsider the proposed 2035 deadline for banning the sale of new combustion engines.
European countries and car companies, particularly in Germany, are seeking greater flexibility in implementing green transition rules.
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, was originally scheduled to announce
Regarding the package on December 16th, (but research results indicate that this date was previously postponed from December 10th, and may be postponed to early January).
The proposed measures include a possible review of the ban on the sale of new combustion engines by 2035.
This is in addition to measures to support the competitiveness of European industry in the face of global competition, particularly from China.
This comes amid growing calls to give the industry more time or to allow “high-efficiency vehicles”.
Or those that run on carbon-neutral fuels after 2035.
