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Combustion engine ban: uprising against von der Leyen

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Manfred Weber (both EPP): the mood has never been better...(Bild: EPA/RONALD WITTEK)

The European People's Party wants to overturn the ban on combustion engines from 2035. EPP leader Manfred Weber addresses the "Krone" in a clear guest commentary. The message is more than clear.

The remarkable guest commentary (see below) reached the "Krone" these days: "Europe is facing important decisions this fall. Whether it's about competitiveness, security or migration - the course that Parliament sets now is crucial for the future of our continent. But while we are debating, the pressure is growing: companies are sounding the alarm and the warning signs of an economic downturn are mounting.