SECTORAL POLICIES / Transport

End of combustion engines in 2035, European Commission is not ready to open door to biofuels, despite Italy’s expectations

Brussels, 03/04/2023 (Agence Europe)

A spokesperson for the European Commission confirmed, on Monday 3 April, that biofuels would not be allowed as a fuel after 2035, as part of the text on CO₂ limits for new cars and vans.

The reaction comes as Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Matteo Salvini, said, on Monday 3 April, that “the European Commission confirms the validity of the Italian position, particularly with regard to biofuels”.

Mr Salvini’s comments echoed those of EU...