The European Commission has approved changes in CO2 limits, which will provide more time to meet the emission goals. Minister of Transport Martin Kupka considers this to be the success of the Czech Republic within the coalition of equally minded states. Together, the conditions were changed so that they were not devastating to Europe. The Czech Republic has pointed out the need for this change since last autumn.
«The European Commission acknowledged the need to deal with the question of threatening fines for car manufacturers for failing to meet the CO2 emission limits, which we have long warned. The approval of revisions will provide the automakers in a difficult period of more space to meet the set goals,» said Minister Kupka. At the same time, however, he pointed out that, despite the three -year period, which will allow manufacturers to direct limits in three years, there is a risk of fines. «With the planned overall revision of the regulation, which should take place in the second half of this year, we will promote the extension of this period to five years,» he added. The Ministry of Transport considers the overall revision to ensure the competitiveness of the European automotive industry. It should also include a comprehensive analysis and re -evaluation of the target reduction by 2035, which the Czech Republic considers is redundant. «The technologically neutral approach is also essential, allowing the potential of all available solutions to be fully exploited – from alternative fuels to transition technologies. Only in this way we can effectively decarbonize road transport while supporting innovations and employment in the automotive sector,» said Minister Kupka. At the same time, however, he pointed out that, despite the three -year period, which will allow manufacturers to direct limits in three years, there is a risk of fines. «With the planned overall revision of the regulation, which should take place in the second half of this year, we will promote the extension of this period to five years,» he added. The Ministry of Transport considers the overall revision to ensure the competitiveness of the European automotive industry. It should also include a comprehensive analysis and re -evaluation of the target reduction by 2035, which the Czech Republic considers is redundant. «The technologically neutral approach is also essential, allowing the potential of all available solutions to be fully exploited – from alternative fuels to transition technologies. Only in this way we can effectively decarbonize road transport while supporting innovations and employment in the automotive sector,» said Minister Kupka.