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Published on: 10. September 2025

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.

Lukas Knigge
Markus Grabitz

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Last updated: 10. September 2025

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