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Germany and France propose easing EU internal combustion engine ban
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron have reached a preliminary agreement to advocate for a relaxation of European Union rules regarding the phase-out of internal combustion engines.
Under current EU regulations, new car CO2 emissions must be reduced by 100 percent by 2035, effectively banning new gasoline and diesel vehicles. The new proposal from Berlin and Paris seeks to lower this target to an 80 percent reduction, which would allow a significant percentage of new registrations to remain powered by internal combustion engines.
The agreement involves a political exchange: France seeks to implement 'Buy European' rules that favor EU-manufactured products in public procurement and subsidies, a condition Germany is reportedly willing to accept. Additionally, the leaders aim to extend the transition period for meeting emission targets from three years to five years to provide the automotive industry more flexibility and help manufacturers avoid heavy penalties.
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Emmanuel Macron · European Commission · European Union · Friedrich Merz · Renault · Stellantis · Volkswagen
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Germany is prepared to support French 'Buy European' rules that favor EU-manufactured vehicles in public procurement and subsidies. oenergetice.cz · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed on a joint plan to ease EU rules on internal combustion engine bans. www.echo24.cz · oenergetice.cz · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The plan aims to reduce the CO2 emission reduction target for new cars from 100 percent to 80 percent after 2035. www.echo24.cz · oenergetice.cz · www.sondakika.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The proposal seeks to extend the transition period for meeting emission targets from three to five years. www.sondakika.com