Merz: 'Banning combustion engines is the wrong approach'
Markus Söder, Oliver Zipse, Friedrich Merz and Hildegard Müller at the opening of the IAA 2025 in Munich. (IMAGO / Bihlmayerfotografie)
At the IAA, the chancellor is questioning the decision to phase out combustion engines from 2035 – and is thus seeking conflict with his coalition partner. Commission President von der Leyen is meeting with CEOs from the automotive industry on Friday.
