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In a recent discussion on the POLITICO Berlin Playbook podcast, Anke Rehlinger, the Minister-President of Saarland, expressed her thoughts on various topics related to the European Union (EU) and the automotive industry.
During the International Motor Show (IAA) in Berlin, Rehlinger emphasized the importance of ensuring the automotive industry remains future-proof, particularly in the context of the EU's ban on new internal combustion engine cars by 2035. She did not mention any specific policies or actions that she believes the German government should take to support Europe, but rather focused on the need to review the paths and intermediate steps to achieve this ban in line with climate goals.
Rehlinger also highlighted the significance of France supporting Europe and the Franco-German axis, describing President Emmanuel Macron as a strong personality in Europe and for the Franco-German relationship. She expressed hope that a stable government would emerge after the vote of confidence in the French Parliament and stated that President Macron will continue to play a significant role until 2027.
However, Rehlinger did not discuss any potential alternatives to a stable government in France or Germany, nor did she specify the nature or cause of the potential political crisis she mentioned. She did express concerns about the potential impacts of a political crisis on the EU and the automotive industry.
Rehlinger, a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), did not necessarily see the ban on combustion engines as wrong, but rather emphasized the need to provide a path forward for the industry to achieve this ban while maintaining its competitiveness. She did not discuss any alternatives to the ban on combustion engines.
The discussion did not involve any specific policies or actions to support Europe or the Franco-German axis, but rather focused on the challenges and opportunities posed by the ban on combustion engines and the importance of a stable and supportive European government.
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