00:00The Italian government wants to re-discuss the stop on the sale of cars with combustion
00:06engines in the European Union starting from 2035.
00:14For this reason, the Minister of Business, Adolfo Urso, will ask to bring forward the
00:18review clause of the regulation imposing the ban.
00:24The request comes in a complicated period for the European car market.
00:28In August, 18% fewer cars were registered compared to last year, with a significant
00:33decline in Germany and France.
00:58According to the Italian government, the review should postpone the entry into force of the
01:10ban and modify it by introducing exceptions for cars powered by biofuels or link it to
01:16greater investments that make it achievable.
01:32German
01:54Economy Minister Robert Habeck said he was in favour of bringing forward the discussion,
01:59but wants to keep 2035 as the date for stopping sales.
02:04Other countries may support the Italian proposal, but it is up to the European Commission to
02:08bring forward the review of the ban.
