The European Union's ambitious plan to ban combustion engines by 2035 is facing a formidable challenge as political battles rage over the fate of the continent's automotive industry. While the EU's far-right has tasted power and is now pushing for action on various fronts, including migrants, cars, and red tape, the 2035 combustion engine ban is not without its critics. Stellantis chair John Elkann has pressed the EU to gut the ban, arguing that the sector has only three weeks to convince policymakers to create flexibilities in green car rules. This comes as Europe's far-right parties are capitalizing on public reluctance to change technologies, and opponents of the ban are proclaiming victory. But here's where it gets controversial: the European People's Party denies negotiating with the far-right on green rules rollback. So, what's the truth? And this is the part most people miss: the political battles swirling over the fate of Europe's car industry could severely weaken the 2035 combustion engine ban. Are you on the side of the ban or do you think the EU should reconsider? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
