The hague: The lower house of the Dutch parliament, known as the Tweede Kamer, has taken a stand against the European Union's proposed 2035 ban on new fossil fuel cars. In a session held on Wednesday, the parliament urged the Dutch government to oppose the EU's plan, signaling a significant stance within a member state of the bloc.

According to Anadolu Agency, the motion was introduced by Hidde Heutink, a Member of Parliament from the Party for Freedom (PVV). The proposal gained substantial backing, receiving support from a range of political parties including the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), 50PLUS, DENK, the Reformed Political Party (SGP), JA21, the Farmer-Citizen Movement (BBB), and Forum for Democracy (FVD). Heutink emphasized that such a ban would have detrimental effects on both the Dutch and European economies.

Meanwhile, the caretaker Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management, Robert Tieman, acknowledged the complexities faced by the automotive industry but pointed to the increasing number of electric vehicles as a promising trend. He cautioned that reversing the shift towards electric vehicles could result in more harm by destabilizing investment assurance and the trust that the government should maintain with businesses.