Story no.119InternationalOngoingRegulation and tariffs +2Serious Several countries (6)30 Oct → 8 Nov24 facts · 81 art.
The EU revises its CO2 targets and eases the end of internal combustion engines in 2035
The European Commission and the European Parliament are undertaking a revision of CO2 standards that softens the planned 2035 end of new internal combustion engines, with reduction targets that may be lowered and new fuel or vehicle categories being considered. This movement concerns the entire European market and draws contrasting reactions: Italy's ANFIA welcomes the change of course while calling for adjustments, while Motus-E defends maintaining a high level of ambition for electrification. In Austria, the FPÖ criticizes the negotiation of the agreement, and environmental NGOs worry about the VEEF category. Germany and France call for a loosening of the rules, while the press in several countries revisits the planned abandonment of the ban on internal combustion engines.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 24 events in 6 countries (Belgique, Allemagne, France and 3 more), followed from 30 October 2026 to 8 November 2026. 81 articles from 32 sources (regulation and tariffs, plants, jobs and earnings, electric and batteries); last updated on 8 November 2026 at 03:38. Figures reported: 185000 jobs.
National stories
Confirmed(8)
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On November 4, 2026, the European Parliament's environment committee adopted amendments easing CO2 standards for cars and light commercial vehicles.
13 independent sourcesAEF info, Le Journal de l'Automobile, autoherald.co.kr, 网通社, forococheselectricos.com +7
- 8
The revision lowers the CO2 emissions reduction target from 100% to 87.5% by 2035.
8 independent sourcesLe Journal de l'Automobile, autoherald.co.kr, Auto Plus, autocar.co.uk, Motor16 +3
- 4
The revision introduces a neutral fuels category (VEEF) and paves the way for biofuels.
4 independent sourcesDiariomotor, InsideEVs Italia, SICURAUTO.it, Blitz quotidiano
- 4
The European Parliament's plenary vote is still pending; it is expected in December.
4 independent sourceselectrive.net, electrive.com, Motor1.com, Motor1.com France
- 3
New internal combustion cars could remain on sale after 2035 with a limited share; a compromise mentions nearly 40% of sales.
3 independent sourceskfz-betrieb.vogel.de, Caradisiac, L'Auto-Journal
- 3
The text provides for credits or a "Made in EU" label favoring electric vehicles produced in the European Union.
3 independent sourcesautomoto.it, autoherald.co.kr, Milano Finanza
- 2
The environment committee voted in favor of the easing after the industry-transport committee.
2 independent sourceselectrive.net, electrive.com
- 2
Motus-E criticizes the vote while welcoming the maintenance of a high electrification target.
2 independent sourcesMotorionline.com, InsideEVs Italia
Sources disagree(1)
Scope of the decision on the ban on internal combustion engines in 2035
- The ban is buried or definitively abandonedaccording to Economie Matin, L'Automobiliste, Politique Matin
- It is an easing; the Parliament's final vote is still pendingaccording to InsideEVs Italia, Auto Plus, Motor1.com, Motor1.com France
Single source so far(2)
- The 87.5% target is lower than the 90% planned in the Franco-German compromise of October 15. (according to Le Journal de l'Automobile)
- ANFIA welcomes the easing but calls for further changes. (according to Motor1.com France)
Updates(4)
- 6 Nov, 18h22CO2 target for vans up to 3.5 t lowered to 80% in 2035.
- 6 Nov, 07h03Nearly 40% of new cars could remain internal combustion after 2035 according to the compromise
- 6 Nov, 02h02Negotiations underway to lower the target to 80%
- 6 Nov, 02h02Revised CO2 reduction target: 100% → 87.5% by 2035
AI cross-check of the headlines and extracts of 60 articles (50 outlets) · “confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets, or by the manufacturer’s official press room · 8 Nov, 05h25
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Key terms
- Euro standard
- A European Union regulation that sets maximum pollutant emission limits for new motor vehicles; several exist depending on vehicle type, and these standards become progressively stricter to reduce air pollution from road transport. Wikipedia
- Electric vehicle
- A means of transport whose propulsion is provided exclusively by one or more electric motors, drawing energy from onboard resources such as an electric battery or an external source. Wikipedia
- Synthetic fuel
- A blend of hydrocarbons not derived from petroleum, obtained from another source such as coal, lignite or natural gas, for example through the gas-to-liquids process. Wikipedia
- Carbon neutrality
- A global balance between human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and their removal from the atmosphere by humans or as a result of human activity, with the difference between emitted and removed gases then equal to zero; it is also referred to as "net zero emissions". Wikipedia
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Countries concerned
Several countries (6)
Brands concerned
NoneKey figures
- 185,000
- jobs
Highest number recorded in 3 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
Sources by country and language
Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| France | 27 | 16 |
| Italy | 17 | 12 |
| China | 10 | 8 |
| Spain | 6 | 5 |
| United Kingdom | 6 | 5 |
| United States | 6 | 3 |
| Germany | 4 | 4 |
| Austria | 2 | 2 |
| South Korea | 2 | 2 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| French | 27 | 16 |
| Italian | 17 | 10 |
| Chinese | 10 | 8 |
| English | 10 | 9 |
| Spanish | 7 | 6 |
| German | 5 | 5 |
| Unknown | 3 | 3 |
| Korean | 2 | 2 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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Events in the story
- L'UE révise à la baisse son objectif CO2 2035, à -87,5 %8 Nov
- EU CO2 fines put automakers under pressure7 Nov
- Le Parlement européen vote l'assouplissement de la fin du thermique en 20357 Nov
- L'Allemagne et la France contestent le Green Deal automobile6 Nov
- L'UE envisage d'assouplir encore la fin du thermique neuf en 20356 Nov
- Jusqu'à 40 % de voitures neuves thermiques possibles après 2035 ?6 Nov
- L'UE assouplit les objectifs CO2 2035, les utilitaires légers à -80 %6 Nov
- L'UE pourrait ramener l'objectif CO2 2035 de -87,5 % à -65 %6 Nov
- La presse revient sur l'abandon programmé de la fin du thermique6 Nov
- Ban on petrol and diesel engines after 2035 dropped6 Nov