Saarland State Parliament calls for a fresh incentive for electric vehicles - Parliament in Saarland advocates for fresh electric vehicle incentive
Saarland Landtag Advocates for E-Car Incentive Reinstatement
The Saarland Landtag, the regional parliament of Saarland, Germany, has taken a significant step towards promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by passing a resolution advocating for the quick reinstatement of an E-car incentive.
The resolution, which was approved in Saarbrücken, calls on the federal government to present a comprehensive package of measures to support the industry and accelerate the rollout of electromobility. This comes as the European Union (EU) has announced a ban on the registration of new cars powered by fossil fuels from January 2035.
While the CDU, one of the major political parties in Saarland, has also expressed concern over the impending combustion engine ban, their motion did not gain a majority in the Landtag. The CDU's motion, however, does not propose any specific measures for the reintroduction of the E-car incentive.
In contrast, the SPD, another major political party, has taken a more definitive stance. Their adopted motion in Saarbrücken requests the federal government to work towards the further development of the EU's CO2 fleet limit values. MP Timo Ahr (SPD) also stated that the purchasing incentive should not only benefit the wealthy.
The E-car incentive, as per the SPD's resolution, is aimed at individuals with small and medium incomes. This is in contrast to the CDU's motion, which does not explicitly call for the E-car incentive to be aimed at this demographic.
The current position of the German federal government is to support the electrification of the industry and accelerate the rollout of electromobility through a comprehensive package known as the "investment booster." This includes a special depreciation allowance of 75% of the acquisition costs for electric vehicles in the investment year for companies, an increase in the price cap for electric company cars eligible for tax benefits from €70,000 to €100,000, a proposed program for households with low and middle incomes financed by the EU's climate social fund, a planned exemption from motor vehicle tax for EVs until 2035, and ongoing support for the greenhouse gas reduction quota for private buyers, with new social leasing models intended from 2027.
Stephan Toscani, CDU faction leader, considers the potential "de-facto combustion engine ban" a crucial issue for the Saarland's auto and supply industry, employing around 19,000 people. However, the Landtag's focus remains on the reinstatement of the E-car incentive.
The Saarland Landtag's resolution is a significant step towards promoting the adoption of EVs in the region and could potentially influence the federal government's approach to the issue. As the deadline for the EU's combustion engine ban approaches, the debate on the role of incentives in promoting EV adoption is likely to continue.
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