# 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 The same day, the European rule providing for the end of new internal combustion car sales in 2035 was no longer in force.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.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events in 3 countries (Allemagne, France, Italie), followed from 31 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. 5 articles from 5 sources (plants, jobs and earnings, regulation and tariffs); last updated on 2 November 2026 at 17:17. Figures reported: 185000 jobs.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: National (France)
- Category: Plants, jobs and earnings, Regulation and tariffs
- Countries: Allemagne, France, Italie
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 11:32
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 17:17
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/119-eu-drops-planned-2035-ban-on-internal-combustion-engines

## Sources by country and language

- France: 3 articles, 2 outlets
- Italy: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- United States: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: French (3), Italian (2)

## Timeline (2 events)

### 31 October 2026 — [Europe risks losing 185,000 jobs by easing the end of internal combustion engines](https://mecapress.com/events/89-europe-risks-losing-185-000-jobs-by-easing-the-end-of-internal-combustion.md)

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.

3 sources, 3 articles · Bruxelles

### 31 October 2026 — [Ban on petrol and diesel engines after 2035 dropped](https://mecapress.com/events/858-ban-on-petrol-and-diesel-engines-after-2035-dropped.md)

The European rule providing for the end of new internal combustion car sales in 2035 is no longer in force.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.

2 sources, 2 articles · Italie, Allemagne, France

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