Late discord delays Franco-German deal on Made in Europe, car emissions
The draft pact supports tighter eligibility rules for non-EU countries to participate in public procurement and public support, and softens the 2035 combustion engine ban.
France and Germany have failed to reach a consensus on the scope of the EU's "Made in Europe" rules, as well as on greater flexibility for CO2 emissions cuts and the 2035 combustion engine ban. The draft quid-pro-quo deal, initially reported by POLITICO in July, had been expected to be signed imminently. However, the agreement stalled amid opposition from Germany's Social Democratic Party, which raised concerns over the dropped key environmental targets.
The disagreement centers around softening the 2035 target to 90% and offering a further 10% leeway in exchange for investments in alternative fuels.
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