Apparently he isn't :D (see below) but what can you expect, he seems to be new on his job.
(2021:) https://insideevs.com/news/516552/volkswagen-exit-ice-europe... (2022:) https://www.motor1.com/news/591948/mercedes-vw-ok-ice-ban-20...
This article also adds a bit more context to Blumes opinion: https://insideevs.com/news/658291/evs-and-ice-vehicles-on-ef... No clue if it is true though.