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France, Germany near deal to soften EU combustion-engine ban

Germany pushes to keep new combustion-engine cars legal beyond the planned 2035 EU ban, and France's Macron is now open to a compromise. A deal would weaken the EU's flagship climate regulation, signaling a policy reversal under pressure from industry and domestic politics.

Tagesschauabout 10 hours agoDE, FRCredibility 49%View source

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#eu #combustion-engine ban #climate policy #automotive #macron #germany

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developingGeopoliticsTrade1h ago

Franco-German Compromise Reshapes EU Automotive Policy, Easing 2035 Climate Targets

France and Germany have reached a bilateral agreement to revise EU automotive policy, partially confirming a softening of the 2035 combustion engine ban and tightening 'Made in EU' requirements. This compromise, driven by national interests and aimed at countering Chinese imports, signals a potential shift in EU industrial and climate policy. Key uncertainties remain regarding the specifics of the policy changes and their formal EU approval.

→ stable·10 signals·FR, DE, CN +2Score 5.9

activePoliticsMarkets1h ago