Automotive industry: Germany and France on the verge of an agreement on the phase-out of combustion engines
Germany is advocating for new cars with combustion technology to continue being approved. French President Macron has opposed this so far - but a deal is now taking shape.
Germany and France are nearing an agreement on relaxing the EU's ban on combustion engines. According to a report, Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to reduce emissions by 90% by 2035, allowing for some flexibility in selling new petrol and diesel vehicles. In return, Germany has agreed to prioritize European-made products in industrial subsidies.
The proposal, which still needs approval, could pave the way for a majority in the EU Council. The EU Commission had previously suggested allowing new combustion engine cars to be registered after 2035, a move opposed by France and other EU countries.
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