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France and Germany negotiate Franco‑German automotive pact
French President Emmanuel Macron and German leader Friedrich Merz have tasked their governments with drafting a Franco‑German pact aimed at bolstering the EU automotive sector. The agreement would see Berlin support stricter “Made in Europe” rules for public procurement and subsidies, while Paris would relax the EU‑planned 2035 phase‑out of new internal‑combustion‑engine cars.
Negotiations follow Volkswagen’s warning that up to 100 000 jobs could be cut worldwide, underscoring the urgency for an industrial boost. The deal is expected by autumn, ahead of the EU industry‑ministers meeting on 24 September and the EU leaders summit on 15‑16 October. It also aligns with the EU’s revised emissions framework – a 90 % tailpipe CO2 cut, with the remaining 10 % offset via low‑carbon steel or sustainable fuels – and the Industrial Accelerator Act’s requirement that electric cars source at least 70 % of parts costs from within the bloc.
Political stakes are high as France heads toward a presidential election in which far‑right candidate Marine Le Pen leads the polls, a factor that could shape the pact’s final shape.
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Emmanuel Macron · European Union · European Union Industrial Accelerator Act · Friedrich Merz · Sébastien Martin · Volkswagen · Volkswagen AG
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Negotiations target an agreement by autumn, before the EU industry‑ministers meeting on 24 September and the EU leaders summit on 15‑16 October. atvbl.rs · www.italianopercaso.it · cursdeguvernare.ro
- [● 5 SOURCES] France would relax the EU‑planned 2035 phase‑out of new internal‑combustion‑engine cars in exchange for Germany’s concessions. atvbl.rs · brusselssignal.eu · www.italianopercaso.it · cursdeguvernare.ro
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The EU revised its emissions rule to require a 90 % tailpipe CO₂ cut, with the remaining 10 % offset by low‑carbon steel or sustainable fuels. brusselssignal.eu
- [● 4 SOURCES] Volkswagen warned that up to 100 000 jobs could be cut worldwide. atvbl.rs · www.italianopercaso.it · cursdeguvernare.ro
- [● 5 SOURCES] France and Germany have agreed to negotiate a joint pact to strengthen the EU automotive sector and introduce stricter “Made in Europe” rules. atvbl.rs · brusselssignal.eu · www.italianopercaso.it · cursdeguvernare.ro
- [● 5 SOURCES] Berlin will back stricter “Made in Europe” criteria for public procurement and subsidies in the pact. atvbl.rs · brusselssignal.eu · www.italianopercaso.it · cursdeguvernare.ro
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Industrial Accelerator Act mandates that electric cars source at least 70 % of parts cost from within the EU to qualify for public procurement and support schemes. brusselssignal.eu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The upcoming French presidential election, with Marine Le Pen leading polls, could affect the Franco‑German pact negotiations. atvbl.rs · www.italianopercaso.it