Story no.119InternationalOngoingRegulation and tariffs +2Serious Several countries (5)30 Oct → 5 Nov14 facts · 57 art.
The EU revises its trajectory for the end of new internal combustion vehicles in 2035
In late October 2026, the European rule providing for the end of new internal combustion car sales in 2035 is no longer in force, opening a review of CO2 standards. Brussels is softening its revision and the European Parliament's Industry, Transport and Environment committees are speaking out in favor of flexibility, with a plenary vote expected in December. Discussions focus on reducing the emissions reduction target from 87.5% to 80% by 2035 and on a new category of neutral fuels, while an analysis estimates that Europe risks losing 185,000 jobs by softening the end of internal combustion. This regulatory reversal applies to the entire European market and reshuffles the cards for automakers and electrification. Positions diverge by country: in Germany a taskforce is calling for a revision of CO2 rules, in France an MEP is defending the automotive package and refusing a return to internal combustion, in Italy Motus-E is welcoming the maintenance of a high electrification ambition, and in the United Kingdom an expert considers that automakers are continuing their electric shift despite the postponement.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 14 events in 5 countries (Belgique, France, Allemagne and 2 more), followed from 30 October 2026 to 5 November 2026. 57 articles from 28 sources (regulation and tariffs, plants, jobs and earnings, electric and batteries); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 19:00. Figures reported: 185000 jobs.
National stories
Confirmed(5)
- 14
On November 4, 2026, the European Parliament's Environment Committee voted to soften CO2 standards, after the Industry and Transport committees.
14 independent sourcesAgence Europe, UA.NEWS, Auto Infos, AEF info, Le Journal de l'Automobile +9
- 8
The European rule providing for the end of new internal combustion car sales in 2035 is no longer in force and is under review.
8 independent sourcesMotor1.com, Auto Plus, Libération, Le Futé, Journal du Geek +3
- 4
The CO2 emissions reduction target for cars is lowered to 87.5% by 2035.
4 independent sourcesLe Journal de l'Automobile, autoherald.co.kr, autocar.co.uk, Motor16
- 3
A plenary vote of the European Parliament on the automotive package is expected in December.
3 independent sourcesCaradisiac, electrive.net, electrive.com
- 2
The revision introduces a new category of neutral fuels (VEEF) into CO2 rules.
2 independent sourcesDiariomotor, InsideEVs Italia
Sources disagree(1)
Reference CO2 reduction target
- 100% (current rules)according to autoherald.co.kr, autocar.co.uk
- 90% (Franco-German compromise of October 15)according to Le Journal de l'Automobile
Single source so far(5)
- An analysis estimates that Europe risks losing 185,000 jobs by softening the end of internal combustion. (according to Automobile Propre)
- Postponing emissions rules could reduce employment by 6% by 2035. (according to InsideEVs Italia)
- The compromise sealed between S&D, Renew Europe and the EPP has been validated by the European Parliament's Environment Committee. (according to Agence Europe)
- In Germany, a taskforce is calling for a revision of CO2 rules for the automotive industry. (according to Badische Neueste Nachrichten)
Updates(2)
- 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 56 articles (40 outlets) · “confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets, or by the manufacturer’s official press room · 6 Nov, 02h02
Checked on the web(3)
- Not confirmed at this stage
On November 4, 2026, the European Parliament's Environment Committee voted to soften CO2 standards, after the Industry and Transport committees.
Sources: europarl.europa.eu(official), entreprises.gouv.fr(official), europarl.europa.eu(official), derstandard.de, go-electra.com
6 Nov, 02h04
- Confirmed
The European rule providing for the end of new internal combustion car sales in 2035 is no longer in force and is under review.
Sources: entreprises.gouv.fr(official), ecologie.gouv.fr(official), automobile-magazine.fr, go-electra.com, indice-ve.fr
6 Nov, 02h04
- Not confirmed at this stage
An analysis estimates that Europe risks losing 185,000 jobs by softening the end of internal combustion.
Sources: entreprises.gouv.fr(official), ecologie.gouv.fr(official), gendarmerie.interieur.gouv.fr(official), touteleurope.eu, go-electra.com
6 Nov, 02h04
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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
- 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
- Mixture 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
- State of global balance between human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and their removal from the atmosphere by humans or as a result of human action, 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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- 13h17
LatestLe Parlement européen vote l'assouplissement de la fin du thermique en 2035
Une majorité d'eurodéputés s'est prononcée pour autoriser après 2035 des voitures neuves à moteur diesel ou essence, avec une part toutefois limitée.
LibérationMilano Finanzakfz-betrieb.vogel.de+5 outlets
- 12h00
L'UE envisage d'assouplir encore la fin du thermique neuf en 2035
Les négociations à Bruxelles pourraient réduire l'objectif de baisse des émissions de CO2 de 87,5 % à 80 % d'ici 2035, rendant le calendrier de fin du thermique neuf plus incertain.
www.ideacarbon.orgAuto PlusMotor16
- 11h01
Motus-E salue le maintien d'un objectif élevé d'électrification dans l'UE
L'association italienne Motus-E juge positif le maintien d'un haut niveau d'ambition pour l'électrification automobile européenne et réclame une véritable politique industrielle.
Motorionline.com
- 10h22
L'UE envisage une nouvelle catégorie de carburants pour sauver une partie du thermique
Bruxelles et Strasbourg discutent d'une classe de carburants neutres qui permettrait de maintenir certains moteurs à combustion au-delà des restrictions prévues, une inflexion dans la politique CO2 européenne.
Diariomotor
- 08h58
La commission Environnement du Parlement européen vote l'assouplissement des règles CO2
Après les commissions Industrie et Transports, la commission Environnement du Parlement européen se prononce pour une flexibilisation de la fin du thermique. Le vote en plénière est attendu en décembre.
electrive.netbevolt.comInsideEVs Italia+3 outlets
- 17h44
Bruxelles assouplit sa révision des normes CO2 automobiles
La révision des standards CO2 introduit plus de flexibilité selon la Commission européenne. L'ANFIA salue le changement de cap mais réclame des modifications supplémentaires.
Auto InfosMotor1.comautomoto.it+3 outlets
- 16h20
Une commission du Parlement européen soutient la vente de certains thermiques après 2035
Une commission du Parlement européen se prononce en faveur du maintien de la vente de certains véhicules à moteur thermique après 2035, dans le cadre du réexamen des règles CO2.
Agence Europe财联社UA.NEWS+7 outlets
- 11h30
Un eurodéputé français défend le paquet automobile européen et refuse le retour au thermique
Le député européen François Kalfon plaide pour le maintien du cap fixé par le paquet automobile européen et s'oppose à un retour en arrière sur le thermique.
Caradisiac
- 08h00
United KingdomLes constructeurs maintiendraient leur virage électrique malgré un report du thermique
Selon un expert, les constructeurs ne ralentiraient pas leurs lancements de véhicules électriques même si le Royaume-Uni ou l'UE repoussait la fin du thermique. La demande, plus que la réglementation, guiderait leurs choix.
autocar.co.uk
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- 185,000
- jobs
Highest number recorded in 3 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
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Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| France | 21 | 12 |
| Italy | 10 | 6 |
| China | 8 | 6 |
| Spain | 5 | 5 |
| Germany | 4 | 4 |
| United States | 4 | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 2 |
| South Korea | 2 | 2 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| French | 21 | 12 |
| Italian | 10 | 6 |
| Chinese | 8 | 6 |
| English | 6 | 5 |
| Spanish | 5 | 5 |
| German | 3 | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 | 2 |
| 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
- Le Parlement européen vote l'assouplissement de la fin du thermique en 20355 Nov
- L'UE envisage d'assouplir encore la fin du thermique neuf en 20355 Nov
- La commission Environnement du Parlement européen vote l'assouplissement des règles CO25 Nov
- Bruxelles assouplit sa révision des normes CO2 automobiles5 Nov
- Motus-E salue le maintien d'un objectif élevé d'électrification dans l'UE5 Nov
- L'UE envisage une nouvelle catégorie de carburants pour sauver une partie du thermique5 Nov
- Ban on petrol and diesel engines after 2035 dropped5 Nov
- Une commission du Parlement européen soutient la vente de certains thermiques après 20355 Nov
- European vote on electric vehicles could shake up the market4 Nov
- Un eurodéputé français défend le paquet automobile européen et refuse le retour au thermique4 Nov
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