France and Germany have agreed on a deal to support the European car industry by easing emissions rules.
Germany and France reached a deal to soften the 2035 ban on new combustion engine vehicles, allowing more such cars to be sold after 2035.
- Germany and France reached a deal to protect Europe's automotive industry, softening the planned 2035 ban on new combustion engine vehicles.
- The EU Commission proposed allowing combustion engine cars after 2035, meaning more such vehicles could be sold post-2035.
- The EU Commission proposed lowering emission limits to 90 percent compared to 2021, reducing the CO2 reduction target for new cars from 100 to 90 percent.
- The German-French compromise allows manufacturers to reduce average emissions by 90 percent from 2035, with Germany's main demand being the reversal of the combustion engine ban.
- Automakers must lower CO2 emissions by 90 percent in 2035, aligning with the new 90 percent target.
- T&E Germany warned the deal could be a historical error.
- The agreement confirms Europeans will not switch exclusively to electric vehicles by 2035.
- Berlin supported a stricter interpretation of the 'made in Europe' principle.
- The European preference requires companies with public funds to use European or partner components.
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