Sweden backs an EU ban on petrol cars for 2030

The European Union should envisage a ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030, the Swedish Environment Minister Isabella Lövin said on Saturday.

When interviewed by Aftonbladet, the Green Party Minister spoke about a recent law proposition regarding such a ban. This bill was adopted by the Bundesrat in Germany in September. It does not, however, commit Germany to anything.

“It is a really interesting proposition. If we want to get it in place, the only realistic option is to put in place an EU ban”, she told the paper.

“As Environment Minister, I see no other option than to make fossil fuels cars a thing of the past”, she said.

The Swedish government, which is a Social-democrat and Green alliance, wants the country to be powered using only renewable energy sources by 2040.


The author: Michel DEURINCK

Michel Deurinck, born in Brussels in 1950, started his career in the Belgian civil service, dedicating over 30 years to public service. Upon retirement, he pursued his passion for journalism. Transitioning into this new field, he quickly gained recognition for his insightful reporting on politics and culture. Deurinck's balanced and thoughtful approach to journalism has made him a respected figure in Belgian media.

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