Story no.119National· FranceOngoingPlants, jobs and earnings +1Serious Several countries (3)31 Oct → 31 Oct2 facts · 4 art.
EU drops planned 2035 ban on internal combustion engines
On October 31, 2026, as Brussels considered easing rules on the end of internal combustion engines, an analysis estimated that Europe could lose 185,000 jobs in the automotive industry. The same day, the European rule providing for the end of new internal combustion car sales in 2035 was no longer in force. This regulatory about-face reshuffles the cards for automakers and the electrification of the European market.
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Ongoing story bringing together 2 events in 3 countries (Allemagne, France, Italie), followed from 31 October 2026 to 31 October 2026. 4 articles from 4 sources (plants, jobs and earnings, regulation and tariffs); last updated on 31 October 2026 at 17:33. Figures reported: 185000 jobs.
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LatestBan on petrol and diesel engines after 2035 dropped
The European rule providing for the end of new internal combustion car sales in 2035 is no longer in force. This regulatory about-face reshuffles the cards for automakers and the electrification of the European market.
Motor1.com
- 11h32
Europe risks losing 185,000 jobs by easing the end of internal combustion engines
As Brussels considers easing rules on the end of internal combustion engines, an analysis estimates that Europe could lose 185,000 jobs in the automotive industry.
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| France | 2 | 1 |
| Italy | 1 | 1 |
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| French | 2 | 1 |
| Italian | 2 | 2 |
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