Automotive Industry

Up to now, the internal market has been fragmented when it comes to patents. The Commission now wants to change that. This should defuse the bitter conflicts over standard-essential patents that have been going on for years. In times of crisis, the Commission wants to be able to create compulsory licenses valid throughout the EU.

Von Markus Grabitz

German Transport Minister Wissing is threatening to abstain in the vote on phasing out internal combustion engines. The Commission does not want to make the impression of getting involved in negotiations with a government partner of a member state. But there are several possibilities for a compromise.

Von Markus Grabitz

Italy wants to soften the EU's plans for a phase-out of new gasoline and diesel vehicles from 2035, according to Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. Instead of reducing CO2 emissions from new cars with combustion engines by 100 percent in twelve years, as planned by the EU, it should only be 90 percent, Tajani was quoted as saying by "Corriere della Sera" on Thursday.

Von Newsdesk

By 2030, all new city buses are to be emission-free. This is provided for in the Commission's proposal for carbon regulation on heavy-duty vehicles, which was presented yesterday. Exceptions are possible. If the terrain is mountainous and weather conditions are challenging, the Commission can still allow contingents of combustion engine city buses after 2030.

Von Markus Grabitz