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The EU Commission checks the so-called combustion engine earlier than previously planned. EU transport commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas announced in Brussels that this review should take place this year and not as originally planned in 2026. On Monday, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that this review would be a basic principle of « complete technology neutrality ».

In addition, the EU Commission wants to get the battered auto industry back on track with an action plan. Specifically, in the plan presented in Brussels, five areas are mentioned that should have priority in the future: digitization, climate protection, competitiveness, workers and the international dimension of the industry.

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The Commission emphasizes that the EU automotive companies are behind key technologies. Therefore, an industrial alliance is to be founded in order to advance autonomous driving. This digital progress is to be supported by public-private investments of around one billion euros by 2027.

In addition, the EU countries are asked to do more to make company fleets more climate-friendly. The Commission also wants to propose a law. Electric cars are also to be helped to make more sales through a social leasing program.