# EU relaxes its CO2 regulation and the 2035 combustion engine phase-out

> The European Commission and the European Parliament have engaged in a relaxation of automotive CO2 rules, calling into question the ban on sales of new gasoline or diesel cars after 2035. This reversal, which could reduce the emissions reduction target and open the door to certain combustion powertrains or carbon-neutral fuels, concerns the entire European market and sparks debates on employment. Positions diverge by country: in Germany, a task force calls for a revision of CO2 rules, while in France an MEP defends the automotive package and rejects a return to combustion. In Italy, Motus-E welcomes the maintenance of a high electrification ambition and ANFIA welcomes the relaxation while requesting adjustments, while in Austria the FPÖ criticizes the agreement. In the United Kingdom, an expert estimates that manufacturers would maintain their electric shift despite the combustion delay.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 16 events in 6 countries (Belgique, France, Allemagne and 3 more), followed from 30 October 2026 to 6 November 2026. 69 articles from 29 sources (regulation and tariffs, plants, jobs and earnings, electric and batteries); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 12:30. Figures reported: 185000 jobs.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Regulation and tariffs, Plants, jobs and earnings, Electric and batteries
- Countries: Belgique, France, Allemagne, Italie, Autriche, Royaume-Uni
- First detected: 30 October 2026 at 23:04
- Updated: 6 November 2026 at 12:30
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/119-eu-relaxes-its-co2-regulation-and-the-2035-combustion-engine-phase-out

## National stories (8)

- United Kingdom — 1 country-specific event, 5 articles
- Germany — 1 country-specific event, 4 articles
- France — 0 country-specific event, 25 articles
- Italy — 0 country-specific event, 13 articles
- China — 0 country-specific event, 9 articles
- Spain — 0 country-specific event, 5 articles
- United States — 0 country-specific event, 5 articles
- South Korea — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles

## What is established

_“Confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets (outlets of the same group count as one). AI cross-check of the collected headlines and extracts._

**Confirmed by several sources**

- The end of new combustion car sales in 2035 is called into question; some gasoline or diesel cars may remain on sale after 2035. 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- On November 4, 2026, the European Parliament's Environment Committee validated an S&D-Renew-EPP compromise relaxing automotive CO2 rules. (24 independent sources: [Agence Europe](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgJBVV95cUxNdlJSWmtHVmhqczJRV01FendkZkQwcDlwSGVITHVQSHZVOXBscTlpcHBiMGhOODJZbS1FbXlCT0dQV3JmcXJjMHVtRktPZkJ1dTJrcVR1NlhGbU9ET1pOX3otWVp3VklzREVJOEpYTnlpb3JOUU1VVDZTejBYNlVzR0dqSWotblhCMEl6THpvRHhsa3ZoaXk0R3J5M1dGN0hQUDZUREloak9vdnFfTThYQmQxQjNrTFo1Nkcxa3hlbHY5TW1YdHo0bGptaWs4MmVRNWxBOGhYM25jQmhaVEh2ZVNjLWY1ZVQ4d0pzbjZpRzNiS1cta3FRNFBaSlpRNnh3ak00QjF4QU9qZnlFa1FuN2pB?oc=5), [财联社](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiRkFVX3lxTE85WnhwTTJsS0xOdWdjazBNNlVxN0o2Vk9tZ3JqUHVzVVVrQXdjVXh1Z3g4c21EM19BRjVNb1hHeklmUmZjVEE?oc=5), [UA.NEWS](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxPczR6ZUljOGNyRDZwWU13bmVUTkc2MUg1VGxDZXVUdndwcDREbFlJUXdTeUNERF9UT0huQjcxLWZTTmJzSmhOcl9jN2tNVEFSNjRseDM0a0thRFVjeG9VdXNETHdOU0NIM3ZIbndSRDlyRjhXMy0xcWwyWjhxVUxzRnhNUk5JTXF0Rk1SZTBSNTZnQ2ctLXY0QWNoMmVoQkoxSzlwMWhlZHRra2dGTTlvQg?oc=5), [Auto Infos](https://www.auto-infos.fr/article/automobile-l-europe-assouplit-ses-objectifs-co-tout-en-favorisant-l-electrique-made-in-eu.294283), [PressDigital](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxNaHhabzlqVmFQWGZXbjYtMjZOZERlYldXcFpOajFqQjZSSkozaldfS2xsMHZnWTlKTXdianNhWjBjcFQ5aF8yT0pNNi1pVENEOElldkx6c3J1TWVlM2RYcW1CSUlyRjBkOVJNY3BMb0llWmJTMzhyZm4xb0V5ZGg4RTBySGRTTDI4UmwxQndVQ0JqVG13RkU2YlhHUnNIdzlUMGcxNmdhZ0RWNm5wV3RYcmVDRXNfTFUxWDA3WEJpVmhEaEgz?oc=5), [AEF info](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxPVzBDQ3pRM3pBSEktVklvbGw4ZDVlWFdQQVg3cXp5YjloaGl2aDlWMURjemR2OUJobDVPRlJSN1BaS1E4eC1CWmVzbFpsOGZGQ1pYd1B6cWZnMjJGb3JpY3FxRXRpWXdBTkFscW5ackRJMnhfaU1EMHp5OHRyem1YQ0hHQjBlaFJtTjhCMFVrb0dZMGYyenJodVFoOHFMakFnU0l1M1BPQ1laUm5DVDhEZXY4ek1JSWc?oc=5), [Le Journal de l'Automobile](https://journalauto.com/industrie/industrie-automobile-le-parlement-europeen-assouplit-les-objectifs-de-co2-pour-2035/), [Libération](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAJBVV95cUxPa0tFTFMta0RlMWE0SklxVGtrWl8yajVNQjB2TWthQ1AzT3BvR21LYXJUdlR0cm9raUpPd0NCTVhwXy1HdW1IX0VfRDBjai1VS01RSTdTTG5nemtIc2NKNXAtMzZXNUlRcWNwQldRWGQwamZ0WWpITUtYazRvLVdMMHUzUDY3MXZpOUxVcklIcDlrMFJPYk9UNmw1dVViRGtPWDl4TFJjZmZ1NEMweGpiR1ppclpaeldyV3ZVUVRaMXI2WkV3WWdqMkZVa3RZMS1LdWhvaW5fZkVqVkE5ekxVSGwyOHN5UXFIS2dScElwUWN3aHplSGx3bTJZZlgxcV9JX0xtdw?oc=5), [中金在线](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTFBkVmJ3aHZBTkFkV1Z1THFZRGkyQ3NWZ29UQWcxbzNSd00wR2NkcVV0MGxFMHF3UnAzZnFCeWRObEJRcE1iUlNfWEFxTG9BZ3U5cDVpVkVkQ3dSZGpjMTRYNE5oeEZ6ZkE5QUE?oc=5), [autoherald.co.kr](http://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62110), [网通社](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTE1LTDlzeXNGLVM3cjlURHY0V0tqcDRoNnJZMG5PVFRqdFNPV3B4MWw5VEZkSExGR2c4WlRkeDJfek1sZS1uMVQxYThHdWlpbTVScl9yX2Qxam1NQQ?oc=5), [盖世汽车](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUEFVX3lxTFBFOXNnSjFwbDFFdzdRMUJjZGU1YVJBNWJDa1U1ZXRRU0Y0ajN4UVJfZmxGSlhwWmFzZzZ6WS1HbmpyeXVYbTV6TVByUll2T1dw?oc=5), [forococheselectricos.com](https://forococheselectricos.com/noticias/europa-vuelve-debilitar-objetivos-emisiones-20261105-42681.html), [electrive.net](https://www.electrive.net/2026/11/05/eu-parlament-auch-umweltausschuss-stimmt-fuer-aufweichung-der-co2-regeln/), [bevolt.com](https://www.bevolt.com/fr-fr/automobile/actualites/politique/350942-fin-des-voitures-thermiques-en-2035-les-eurodeputes-veulent-encore-assouplir-les-regles/), [electrive.com](https://www.electrive.com/2026/11/05/eu-parliament-environment-committee-votes-to-relax-co2-rules/), [kfz-betrieb.vogel.de](https://www.kfz-betrieb.vogel.de/eu-abgeordnete-stimmen-fuer-aufweichung-des-verbrenner-aus-a-bfb9be1d17e7002195aa641d2ff4e71a/), [Automotive News](https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-european-parliament-emissions-1105/), [autocar.co.uk](https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/car-makers-win-reprieve-eu-eases-2035-emissions-rules), [Auto Plus](https://www.autoplus.fr/diaporamas/2035-ne-signera-peut-etre-pas-la-fin-des-voitures-thermiques-un-premier-vote-relance-le-debat-1475600.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [PMI.it](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxOeThQYVZyX2xRR0VlV0MwT3lxR3hRX1MzOUxDVjE5OHBwem5lY2hQNU9GOFRVandoUHhrNEU0TEh1NVlEbFprTXk4MWFhWlV3SmlEOTdSeGlVTVpadmVmVEVoVWs5WjBHTGxpUG1hYjg4SDVzdFh3YUQ5VmtyWHBHMDV5MzJ1TkYyaXpzblFLcVZGY3dST2xJUk5RNXJwLUYtSkd3R015enlsQ0wxMHZfeXl3OHpZdjhnUmdsOHQwdTNOdE5JVDBHNDFsZC01SW8?oc=5), [autoexpress.co.uk](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxNSDBXOG9TcVVTMkh0UnZZeFhWMUVHN25jRWVONHdqbUFvaTdJTkJjR0I3Z0xqZDBFMEpFSmxzVmtadlVxaVhWOWN0S0FXbEkxczYtUHFHWUVNWjBiQzhLYm51cW1aVU42ZzRCMkZFR01NaHdfVmYzSDAwU3kyTG43RWl0bGlhVjJLTnBWZE42MjlvX2tqRmZGRHIwXy1taEhFRkw3QWd6Zi0weGJHMnFGQ29aRjVDQ2pPenlVWll0d1IzOTRt?oc=5))
- The revision lowers the target from 100% to 87.5% in 2035, versus 90% in the Franco-German compromise of October 15. (5 independent sources: [Le Journal de l'Automobile](https://journalauto.com/industrie/industrie-automobile-le-parlement-europeen-assouplit-les-objectifs-de-co2-pour-2035/), [autoherald.co.kr](http://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62110), [Auto Plus](https://www.autoplus.fr/actualite/2035-leurope-envisage-dassouplir-encore-davantage-la-fin-des-voitures-thermiques-neuves-1474827.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [autocar.co.uk](https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/car-makers-win-reprieve-eu-eases-2035-emissions-rules), [Motor16](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxOR0Z3MFR2Wl85dnR4SFpuWFFpQUp1Qjh3UExYamlacTNrOUVpcUd1MDFCblJibGtQSFhIWXdJa1dqRDNLUmxIMEh5RFhmYXM1SDJHZXpaQnJ3eXZsUW9OSmlkWjNld3hPejJzT0hBV2I1b25ZU3AzdS1FaWx2OW1oa1JnRG1EMGtEdFRybA?oc=5))
- The revision introduces a new category of carbon-neutral fuels (VEEF) and opens the way to biofuels. (3 independent sources: [Diariomotor](https://www.diariomotor.com/noticia/europa-ajuste-objetivo-emisiones-prohibicion-diesel-gasolina-hibridos-2035/), [InsideEVs Italia](https://insideevs.it/news/814507/emissioni-auto-voto-parlamento-ue/), [Blitz quotidiano](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2AFBVV95cUxQODg1eDFUT0d5OWVkM1AtSGpIbXp5clktekc0dHRGa1FRZmNLcGVUdGNmX1IyZzBrNjY5NlhNclR5UUt1RzRaQ1R3R2hlV253WW5lcTZqdTNLRVFFLWRLYmx3QkxDYWp4UlZ4SU5yTUl4VUVlaXU3bTV4RFFQNWF5NW9EM1ItdUNTa05tMVExNGx2VUFDWFZ5dDZYMW5ZSUxrcndRZnFtVVRzeDcwaEdQcVJiNVFSeHNHWTFPTTZsb3ZwUkJnYjdSSHppQ2x3WTRMMVAzcXdFY3HSAd4BQVVfeXFMTmlha1pGWnVZQ0QxbFFrOU50M00tQ3h0RkRrX2xObUZhUE02WXdVWWlYTmR4VTRMc2R0M0tNZzNuZkxuS3ZNaklQdmM5dGVPbVlUTlB3RktMT2pKU3dmRkJxYW0tY3dHczJYcjNNSWpkMXlhbXI5ZFlwWVNpdTlzcG9ib2hQaGc2eEl4a3N0MFVpNS1hQko2UHpwX0Q5RFNsT0ZoRDd4ckluV01YeW1WSVhjOFRxU3pVLURwM0pyVHEwOXl1SmFET1NZZ0QwWWU5TFBSWEpwLVVmS3dNN1pn?oc=5))
- The text favors electric vehicles produced in the EU via credits or a 'Made in EU' label. (3 independent sources: [Auto Infos](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxNS0VYc1pzd0hOMWtKMTdMSk9COWo1MnBxNUFXVnVick5iOTk3RlEwWFI5R1k4ZTgzMzgxY2ZvNUVQaHdqMWEtNFFOeDhCVjkzYUxoVDQzLXk1Yi15eTk3b3I5OWdUb21Hdlk5WFFEWWltM2VMYVNJbUdwT3FMRXFvUlNkTFJCaEVHaWtVZ2VNSDQ0ckxPUUlEZTYxZWhqalA1R05jRjNYTXo4cFYyVjlxWk1DODVYVXRTaFRoTFFRMkhReGtHZWhJU3pB?oc=5), [automoto.it](https://www.automoto.it/news/l-europa-ricalibra-la-transizione-green-stop-al-100-elettrico-nel-2035-spinta-alle-flotte-aziendali-e-scudo-made-in-eu.html), [Milano Finanza](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5AFBVV95cUxQb2FWR25xODkyb2E5Z1hoMFVOdVNiUXRfSWxDSEhUcnpBYTBBQkQxTnpSNTBvZm85RGNoa1R1dUVhTVZjZDMwVnUyRUVQRXZFMTA0TWZnWVo1cmJOaldwTWtieVVJTU1JRXFTMVBUaWdlWkpLQ3NtRTFHWWpTOUluWjBhTWJYX2htMGw1cndMYm1xa3RJZjQtZHdQakw2Wk03YkVPb21EekltUkIzaVJjQm0yeVF0am1sYkZSZGlaQllaX2lEWWtKYXp3TEhDQkxvWTF6NmtSYWlRdGFLa2ppM2hHY0o?oc=5))
- The share of new combustion cars allowed after 2035 would be limited; a compromise mentions nearly 40% of sales. (2 independent sources: [kfz-betrieb.vogel.de](https://www.kfz-betrieb.vogel.de/eu-abgeordnete-stimmen-fuer-aufweichung-des-verbrenner-aus-a-bfb9be1d17e7002195aa641d2ff4e71a/), [Caradisiac](https://www.caradisiac.com/l-automobile-thermique-n-est-pas-morte-l-europe-veut-finalement-la-garder-apres-2035-224956.htm#xtor=RSS-40))
- The European Parliament plenary vote is expected in December, after the Industry-Transport and Environment committee votes. (2 independent sources: [electrive.net](https://www.electrive.net/2026/11/05/eu-parlament-auch-umweltausschuss-stimmt-fuer-aufweichung-der-co2-regeln/), [electrive.com](https://www.electrive.com/2026/11/05/eu-parliament-environment-committee-votes-to-relax-co2-rules/))
- ANFIA welcomes the relaxation but requests further modifications. (2 independent sources: [Motor1.com](https://it.motor1.com/news/814403/standard-co2-veicoli-leggeri-commento/), [Motor1.com France](https://fr.motor1.com/news/814482/emissions-auto-bruxelles-recule-interdictions/))
- Motus-E welcomes the maintenance of a high electrification target and criticizes the vote. (2 independent sources: [Motorionline.com](https://www.motorionline.com/emissioni-auto-motus-e-serve-una-vera-politica-industriale/), [InsideEVs Italia](https://insideevs.it/news/814507/emissioni-auto-voto-parlamento-ue/))

**Single source so far**

- François Kalfon defends the automotive package and rejects a return to combustion. (according to [Caradisiac](https://www.caradisiac.com/l-electrification-ne-doit-pas-se-faire-au-detriment-du-social-et-de-l-emploi-le-depute-europeen-francois-kalfon-defend-le-paquet-automobile-224907.htm#xtor=RSS-40))

**Updates**

- 6 November 2026 at 07:03: Nearly 40% of new cars could remain combustion after 2035 according to the compromise
- 6 November 2026 at 02:02: Ongoing negotiations to lower the target to 80%
- 6 November 2026 at 02:02: Revised CO2 reduction target: 100% → 87.5% by 2035

## Background

_Context and reference points, separate from the story’s news; every item links to its source._

**Key terms**

- **Euro Standard**: European Union regulation setting maximum pollutant emission limits for new rolling vehicles; there are several standards depending on vehicle type, and these standards become progressively stricter to reduce air pollution from road transport. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norme_europ%C3%A9enne_d%27%C3%A9missions))
- **Electric Vehicle**: Means of transport whose propulsion is provided exclusively by one or more electric motors, drawing energy from on-board resources such as an electric battery or from an external source. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A9hicule_%C3%A9lectrique))
- **Synthetic Fuel**: Mixture of hydrocarbons not derived from petroleum, obtained from another source such as coal, lignite, or natural gas, for example via the Gas-to-Liquids process. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essence_synth%C3%A9tique))
- **Carbon Neutrality**: State of equilibrium at a global scale between human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and their removal from the atmosphere by human action or as a result thereof, the difference between emitted and extracted gases then being equal to zero; also referred to as 'net zero emissions'. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutralit%C3%A9_carbone))

## Sources by country and language

- France: 25 articles, 15 outlets
- Italy: 13 articles, 9 outlets
- China: 9 articles, 7 outlets
- Spain: 5 articles, 5 outlets
- United Kingdom: 5 articles, 4 outlets
- United States: 5 articles, 3 outlets
- Germany: 4 articles, 4 outlets
- South Korea: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Austria: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: French (25), Italian (13), Chinese (9), English (9), Spanish (5), German (4), unknown (2), Korean (2)

## Timeline (16 events)

### 30 October 2026 — [European vote on electric vehicles could shake up the market](https://mecapress.com/events/1092-european-vote-on-electric-vehicles-could-shake-up-the-market.md)

A European-level vote on the trajectory of electric vehicles could change market rules and benefit global manufacturers, as the sector stands at a crossroads.

2 sources, 2 articles · Bruxelles — Belgique, France

### 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.

3 sources, 6 articles · Italie, Allemagne, France, Belgique

### 1 November 2026 — [The employment cost of CO2 rules for the European automotive industry](https://mecapress.com/events/2736-the-employment-cost-of-co2-rules-for-the-european-automotive-industry.md)

The article assesses the number of jobs at risk in the European automotive sector due to regulatory constraints on CO2 emissions.

1 sources, 1 articles · Not located

### 3 November 2026 — [Une taskforce allemande réclame un changement de cap sur les règles CO2](https://mecapress.com/events/3204-une-taskforce-allemande-reclame-un-changement-de-cap-sur-les-regles-co2.md)

Une taskforce demande une révision des règles européennes sur les émissions de CO2 imposées à l'industrie automobile, selon la presse allemande.

1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne

### 4 November 2026 — [Les constructeurs maintiendraient leur virage électrique malgré un report du thermique](https://mecapress.com/events/3908-les-constructeurs-maintiendraient-leur-virage-electrique-malgre-un-report-du.md)

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.

1 sources, 1 articles · Royaume-Uni

### 4 November 2026 — [Un eurodéputé français défend le paquet automobile européen et refuse le retour au thermique](https://mecapress.com/events/4128-un-eurodepute-francais-defend-le-paquet-automobile-europeen-et-refuse-le-retour.md)

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.

1 sources, 1 articles · Bruxelles — France, Belgique

### 4 November 2026 — [Une commission du Parlement européen soutient la vente de certains thermiques après 2035](https://mecapress.com/events/4318-une-commission-du-parlement-europeen-soutient-la-vente-de-certains-thermiques.md)

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.

8 sources, 14 articles · Bruxelles — Belgique, France, Allemagne, Italie

### 4 November 2026 — [Bruxelles assouplit sa révision des normes CO2 automobiles](https://mecapress.com/events/4341-bruxelles-assouplit-sa-revision-des-normes-co2-automobiles.md)

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.

7 sources, 7 articles · Bruxelles — Belgique, Italie, France, Allemagne

### 5 November 2026 — [La commission Environnement du Parlement européen vote l'assouplissement des règles CO2](https://mecapress.com/events/4805-la-commission-environnement-du-parlement-europeen-vote-l-assouplissement-des.md)

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.

7 sources, 7 articles · Bruxelles — Belgique, Allemagne, France, Italie

### 5 November 2026 — [L'UE envisage une nouvelle catégorie de carburants pour sauver une partie du thermique](https://mecapress.com/events/4822-l-ue-envisage-une-nouvelle-categorie-de-carburants-pour-sauver-une-partie-du.md)

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.

1 sources, 1 articles · Strasbourg — Belgique, France, Allemagne, Italie

### 5 November 2026 — [Le FPÖ autrichien critique l'accord européen sur l'assouplissement des règles CO2](https://mecapress.com/events/5539-le-fpo-autrichien-critique-l-accord-europeen-sur-l-assouplissement-des-regles.md)

Un responsable du FPÖ autrichien accuse le Parti populaire européen d'avoir négocié l'allègement des règles CO2 pour l'automobile avec une minorité de gauche.

1 sources, 1 articles · Autriche, Belgique

### 5 November 2026 — [Motus-E salue le maintien d'un objectif élevé d'électrification dans l'UE](https://mecapress.com/events/5054-motus-e-salue-le-maintien-d-un-objectif-eleve-d-electrification-dans-l-ue.md)

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.

1 sources, 1 articles · Italie, Belgique

### 5 November 2026 — [L'UE envisage d'assouplir encore la fin du thermique neuf en 2035](https://mecapress.com/events/4889-l-ue-envisage-d-assouplir-encore-la-fin-du-thermique-neuf-en-2035.md)

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.

3 sources, 4 articles · Bruxelles — Belgique, France, Allemagne, Italie

### 5 November 2026 — [Le Parlement européen vote l'assouplissement de la fin du thermique en 2035](https://mecapress.com/events/4950-le-parlement-europeen-vote-l-assouplissement-de-la-fin-du-thermique-en-2035.md)

Une majorité d'eurodéputés s'est prononcée pour autoriser après 2035 des voitures neuves à moteur diesel ou essence, avec une part toutefois limitée.

11 sources, 17 articles · Bruxelles — Belgique, Allemagne, France, Italie

### 6 November 2026 — [La presse revient sur l'abandon programmé de la fin du thermique](https://mecapress.com/events/5427-la-presse-revient-sur-l-abandon-programme-de-la-fin-du-thermique.md)

Un article d'analyse revient sur la révision européenne qui enterre l'interdiction des moteurs essence et diesel neufs après 2035.

1 sources, 2 articles · Belgique, France, Allemagne, Italie

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