EU to scrap planned 2035 combustion engine ban

The European Union is planning to cancel a rule that would have stopped the sale of new cars with combustion engines starting in 2035.

This change comes after Germany and big car companies like Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz asked for more flexibility.

Instead of a total ban, there will be a new rule requiring car companies to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of their new cars by 90% by 2035.

Some people, like German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, believe that electric cars are still important for reducing carbon emissions, but they also think other technologies, like synthetic fuels, should be considered.

The car industry in Europe is facing tough competition from companies in Asia and the United States, and they hope this change will help them plan better for the future.