Italy proposes early review of EU combustion engine ban in Brussels
- Italy will propose an early review of the EU's 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles at a Brussels meeting.
- The current review is set for 2026, but Italy seeks to move it to the first half of 2025 due to concerns over the automotive industry's future.
- Minister Urso warns that delays could lead to unrest among workers, stressing the need for immediate decisions.
Italy's Business and Made in Italy Minister, Adolfo Urso, is set to propose an early review of the EU's ban on combustion engine vehicles during a meeting in Brussels. The current review is scheduled for 2026, but Italy aims to move it to the first half of 2025. This proposal follows Urso's discussions with Italian industry associations and trade unions, highlighting concerns about the transition's impact on the automotive sector and workforce. Urso emphasized the urgency of this review, citing recent plant closures in Germany as a warning sign of potential unrest among workers if decisions are delayed. He advocates for options such as extending the lifespan of combustion engines and promoting biofuels post-2035, aiming to provide certainty for businesses and employees. The proposal reflects Italy's desire to address the challenges posed by the Green Deal's regulations and ensure a balanced transition for the automotive industry.