Dutch Parliament Votes to Oppose EU Ban on New Combustion Engine Cars

The Dutch parliament has passed a motion formally opposing a planned European Union ban on new petrol and diesel cars. Lawmakers argue the 2035 phase-out will harm economic competitiveness. In a non-binding vote, a majority of representatives rejected the EU regulation. The measure requires all new cars sold from 2035 to have zero tailpipe emissions, effectively ending sales of new internal combustion engine vehicles. Opponents of the ban warned it would hurt Dutch and European economies. They stated the rule ignores future developments in synthetic fuels and places too much pressure on consumers and industry. The vote signals political resistance but does not alter Dutch law. The Netherlands remains legally bound by the EU regulation, which member states and the European Parliament already approved. The motion urges the Dutch government to lobby other EU nations to reopen negotiations on the 2035 target.