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Franco-German deal relaxes EU car CO₂ rules, ties to 'Made in Europe' policy

France and Germany have brokered a deal to relax CO₂ emission standards for new cars in exchange for a stricter 'Made in Europe' policy. Environmental group T&E calls it a 'historic mistake' that delays the EV transition. The deal signals a policy shift in EU automotive regulation, potentially slowing decarbonization while boosting local manufacturing.

FDabout 14 hours agoFR, DECredibility 28%View source

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activeGeopoliticsTrade13h ago

Franco-German Compromise Reshapes EU Automotive Climate & Trade Policy

France and Germany have reached a bilateral agreement to significantly revise EU automotive policy, easing the 2035 combustion engine ban and relaxing CO₂ emission targets while simultaneously pushing for stricter 'Made in Europe' manufacturing requirements. This signals a coordinated Franco-German effort to balance climate objectives with industrial protectionism, potentially slowing decarbonization efforts but bolstering domestic manufacturing against Chinese competition. The specifics of the revised regulations and their formal EU adoption remain unclear.

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activePoliticsGeopolitics5m ago