EPP Considers Reversal of Ban on Gasoline Cars in EU

Manfred Weber, chairman of the European People's Party (EPP) group in the European Parliament, revealed plans to discuss the potential reversal of the ban on gasoline-powered cars in the EU by 2035. Speaking to Politico shortly after his party's victory in the European elections, Weber deemed the ban a mistake and hinted at a shift in policy direction.

This proposal marks a departure from the EPP's earlier stance, as outlined in a 14-page party manifesto earlier this year, which advocated for the reintroduction of gasoline engines....