Germany, once the mighty industrial powerhouse of Europe, is now de-industrialising at a pace that has rocked its economy, and shaken the public’s faith in the country’s commitment to green energy – and a ban on Russian fuel – which has exacerbated the crisis in manufacturing.
But the latest news from the government of Friedrich Merz is that Germany is now set to urge the EU to soften the much-heralded ban due in 2035 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars.
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