Greenpeace Italy has produced a new “climate barbarians” video to show how the Berlusconi Government is siding with the German car makers who are lobbing to continue the production of gas guzzlers despite their significant contribution to the EU's carbon footprint.

The third and probably final “trilogue” among European Commission, Parliament and EU Council was scheduled for last night to reach a definitive deal on European car efficiency legislation.

The Berlusconi Government is threatening to block the whole European climate and energy package if carmakers aren't given the green light to continue business-as-usual.

"The Berlusconi Government is trying to destroy the first European law to fight climate change in return for a handful of euros," said Andrea Lepore, Greenpeace Italy transport and climate campaigner.

Let's hope the other countries don't let him get away with it.