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Internal combustion engine phase-out: Why the German government is still split despite a purported agreement

Following a meeting of the coalition committee, the German Chancellor announced last week that they had agreed on a joint position on phasing out internal combustion engines. However, there are differing views within the coalition as to what the government is now demanding.

Malte Kreutzfeldt
02. December 2025
The German governing coalition announced an agreement on Friday that leaves room for interpretation: Friedrich Merz, Markus Söder and Lars Klingbeil. (picture alliance/dpa | Michael Kappeler)

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Last updated: 02. December 2025

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