事关中国？欧盟被曝将取消内燃机禁令，德国支持，西班牙反对

Core Viewpoint - The European Union is considering the repeal of the 2035 ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, driven by pressure from member states like Germany and Italy, amid concerns over competitiveness against Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers [1][12]. Group 1: EU Policy Changes - The European People's Party (EPP) leader Manfred Weber announced that the European Commission will propose the repeal of the ICE ban on December 16 [2][3]. - Instead of a complete ban, a new proposal will require a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions for new registered vehicles starting in 2035 [3]. - There will be no target for 100% reduction in carbon emissions by 2040 [4]. Group 2: Industry Reactions - The announcement led to a rise in the European STOXX 600 automotive index by 0.8%, with traditional ICE manufacturers like Renault, Porsche, and Volkswagen seeing stock increases of 1.3% to 3% [6]. - German automakers such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW support the repeal, while companies like Volvo, which have invested heavily in electrification, oppose it, fearing it undermines future regulatory confidence [7]. Group 3: Diverging Opinions Among EU Members - Germany and Italy advocate for the repeal due to fears of losing competitiveness against Chinese firms, while Spain opposes it, citing risks to employment and the transition to electric vehicles [10][11]. - Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez warned that weakening the ban could delay modernization investments and harm the EU's goal of becoming a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing [11]. Group 4: Competitive Landscape - The EU's decision to potentially repeal the ban reflects anxiety over the competitive pressure from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, as evidenced by a significant increase in the registration of Chinese brands in Europe [15]. - In the first half of the year, 5.1% of new car registrations in 28 European countries were from Chinese brands, nearly doubling from the previous year [15].