"we should not ban: We should enable technologies, and that is my goal."
"Consumers need clarity, not ambiguity, within these uncertain market conditions,"
"straitjacket"
State support has become crucial for the survival of Germany's auto industry as the sector faces stagnation, mass layoffs and a difficult shift to electric vehicles. German makers such as Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz trail Chinese rivals in software innovation and EV adoption while BYD and Nio expand in Europe with cheaper, tech-focused models. US protectionist measures have weakened export performance. Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged scrapping the EU's planned 2035 internal combustion sales ban, labeling it a 'straitjacket' and advocating technology-enabling policies. The 2035 ban is under European Commission review amid intense industry lobbying. Analysts warn that calls to delay the transition risk undermining consumer confidence.
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