{
  "id": 14993924,
  "title": "Automotive industry: Berlin and Paris agree - \"End of combustion engine a thing of the past\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/automobilindustrie-berlin-und-paris-einig-verbrenner-aus-damit",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-16T16:07:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/automobilindustrie-berlin-und-paris-einig-verbrenner-aus-damit-geschichte/100262807.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Germany and France have reached a compromise on the future of combustion engines and electric cars. The deal would allow the automotive industry to sell new combustion and hybrid vehicles after 2035 without facing penalties, provided their overall emissions meet certain targets. The agreement could secure a majority in the EU Council and has been welcomed by some, but criticized by others, including the European Transport Association, as it may weaken incentives for the industry to adapt. The compromise includes measures such as allowing manufacturers to sell new petrol and diesel vehicles if their overall fleet meets emissions targets, and providing more flexibility on the use of alternative fuels.",
  "summary": "Merz and Macron want to relax EU rules for new combustion engines after 2035 more than previously planned. For this, Berlin had to make concessions elsewhere. The Chancellor is satisfied.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}