Germany’s new coalition agreement (CDU-CSU-SPD) signals a shift in 🇪🇺 automotive policy. The key term is now: “Technologieoffenheit” (or: technology neutrality) – marking a departure from the previous coalition’s much clearer focus on electromobility. The automotive sector is mentioned very early in the new document – on page 7, as one of the first topics discussed in detail. In 2021, the framing emphasized “Climate protection…” (in the heading), while today it is about: “Neues Wirtschaftswachstum…”. Noteworthy is also the reference to EU-level policies and regulations, aligned with the call for “Technologieoffenheit”. First: the coalition promises to push back against the fleet-emission penalties for carmakers. Second, it advocates for the support of plug-in hybrids and vehicles with range extenders – alluding to a possible European regulation. And remember: This is not the first sign of changing automotive policy trends within the 🇪🇺. Already the “Draghi report” proposed a rather nuanced take on BEVs (vis-à-vis other technology options).