European Commissioner for Climate Wopke Hoekstra defended the decision to drop a complete ban on combustion-engine vehicles by 2035, calling it a compromise for climate and industry. The European Commission will now apply the ban to 90% of new cars instead of 100%. This decision has faced criticism from climate activists who believe it undermines the Green Deal. Hoekstra emphasized the need for competitiveness while maintaining climate goals, stating that the proposal still requires agreement from EU lawmakers and governments. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)