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 phase-out of internal combustion engines in 2035

The European Commission and the European Parliament are launching a revision of CO2 standards that makes more flexible the planned end of new internal combustion engines in 2035, with reduction targets that could be lowered and new fuel or vehicle categories under consideration. This movement concerns the entire European market and is drawing mixed reactions: Italian association 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 are concerned about the VEEF category. Germany and France are calling 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.

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On 4 November 2026, the European Parliament's environment committee adopted amendments loosening CO2 targets for cars and light commercial vehicles.
13 independent sourcesAuto Infos, AEF info, Le Journal de l'Automobile, autoherald.co.kr, 网通社 +7
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Some new internal combustion engine cars could remain on sale after 2035, with a limited share; a compromise mentions nearly 40% of sales.
8 independent sourceskfz-betrieb.vogel.de, autocar.co.uk, Auto Plus, Caradisiac, Motor1.com +3
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The revision lowers the CO2 emissions reduction target from 100% to 87.5% by 2035.
7 independent sourcesLe Journal de l'Automobile, autoherald.co.kr, Auto Plus, autocar.co.uk, Motor16 +2
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The revision introduces a category of neutral fuels (VEEF) and paves the way for biofuels.
4 independent sourcesDiariomotor, InsideEVs Italia, SICURAUTO.it, Blitz quotidiano
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A vote by the European Parliament in plenary session is expected in December.
4 independent sourceselectrive.net, electrive.com, Motor1.com, Motor1.com France
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The text provides for credits or a "Made in EU" label favoring electric vehicles produced in the European Union.
3 independent sourcesAuto Infos, automoto.it, Milano Finanza
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The Environment Committee voted in favor of the loosening after the Industry and Transport Committee.
2 independent sourceselectrive.net, electrive.com
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ANFIA welcomes the loosening but calls for further changes.
2 independent sourcesMotor1.com, Motor1.com France
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Motus-E criticizes the vote while welcoming the maintenance of a high electrification target.
2 independent sourcesMotorionline.com, InsideEVs Italia

Single source so far(1)

The 87.5% target is lower than the 90% planned in the Franco-German compromise of 15 October. (according to Le Journal de l'Automobile)

Updates(4)

6 Nov, 18h22CO2 target for vans up to 3.5 t lowered to 80% by 2035.
6 Nov, 07h03Nearly 40% of new cars could remain internal combustion engine vehicles after 2035, according to the compromise.
6 Nov, 02h02Negotiations are underway to lower the target to 80%.
6 Nov, 02h02Revised CO2 reduction target: 100% to 87.5% by 2035

AI cross-check of the headlines and extracts of 60 articles (48 outlets) · “confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets, or by the manufacturer’s official press room · 6 Nov, 22h46

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Context and reference points, separate from the story's news. Every item links to its source; updated on 5 Nov

Key terms

Euro standard: European Union regulation setting 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 state of balance between human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and their removal from the atmosphere by human activity, with the difference between emitted and extracted gases then equal to zero; it is also referred to as "net zero emissions". Wikipedia

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03h38
LatestL'UE révise à la baisse son objectif CO2 2035, à -87,5 %
Les discussions européennes sur le règlement CO2 aboutissent à un objectif 2035 ramené à -87,5 %, ce qui laisse davantage de place aux motorisations thermiques et intéresse les constructeurs exportateurs.
汽车之家

10h30
EU CO2 fines put automakers under pressure
The European CO2 emissions sanctions policy exposes automakers to fines of several billion and increases pressure on the sector.
exxpress

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30 Oct8 Nov

Countries concerned

Several countries (6)

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Key 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.