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The German federal government's support for the ban on new diesel and gasoline vehicles in Europe from 2035, as confirmed by a recent YouGov survey, has sparked a heated debate among the German public. Conducted between September 12 and 15, 2025, the survey polled 2,057 eligible voters, revealing a broad rejection of the planned phase-out of new cars with internal combustion engines in Europe.
The strongest resistance to the phase-out comes from supporters of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. On the other hand, the planned combustion engine phase-out found majority support among Green and Left Party supporters.
The survey also revealed that 44 percent of Germans demand that the federal government oppose the ban, with another 19 percent wanting a delay in the implementation. Conversely, 36 percent of respondents wish for the German government to do more for climate protection.
The goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees, set at the Paris climate conference in 2015, is increasingly considered unrealistic by scientists. Last year, the Earth's temperature was 1.6 degrees above the pre-industrial temperature, according to EU figures.
The planned phase-out of new cars with gasoline or diesel engines in Europe aims to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector. However, the survey found that 60 percent of respondents believe that climate protection will make life in Germany more expensive in the long run, while only 17 percent believe it will make life cheaper.
Interestingly, 29 percent are satisfied with the current level of engagement for climate protection, while 24 percent expect the German government to support the regulation in 2035. 13 percent expect no impact on living costs due to climate protection.
Representatives from the Union parties and the economy are putting pressure on the EU to reverse the decision, citing concerns about the economic impact and affordability of the transition to electric vehicles.
The survey, conducted by YouGov, is representative, according to the polling institute. Despite the divided public opinion, it is clear that the issue of climate protection and the phase-out of fossil fuel vehicles is a topic of great importance and debate in Germany.
