Euro 5 diesel saved, Salvini has won

Diesel Euro 5 saved: Salvini wins as government lifts (for one year) traffic ban in the Padan Basin. Some regions (Emilia Romagna, Veneto, and Piedmont) had already unilaterally lifted the ban, which was set to take effect in October.

Diesel Euro 5 saved by government decree

“Great satisfaction” was expressed by Infrastructure and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini, who had been pushing for weeks for the government to overturn the decision. And finally, that reversal came, relieving Lombardy region of the embarrassment it faced as it had yet to take action to revoke the measure. The region immediately expressed happiness with the decision through its environment advisor, Giorgio Maione: “The decision to delay the Euro 5 restrictions stems from serious and ongoing discussions. Lombardy raised the issue, the government listened and acted accordingly. It was necessary to do this for families and workers. In these economic times, we cannot burden people with the cost of replacing their cars. With the delay in implementing these measures, no one will be forced to replace their vehicle. And we can continue working on air quality without creating further issues.”

“Problems for those who keep the country running and drive it forward every day.”

1.2 million cars and 200,000 vans are at stake