Story no.119InternationalOngoingRegulation and tariffs +2Serious Several countries (6)30 Oct → 6 Nov19 facts · 73 art.

EU eases CO2 rules and the end of internal combustion engines in 2035

From November 3 to 6, 2026, the revision of European rules on automobile CO2 emissions led the Commission and several European Parliament committees to consider and then support a flexibility in the end of new internal combustion engines in 2035. This shift opens the way to a limited share of internal combustion vehicles after 2035 and to new categories of fuels or vehicles (VEEF), with CO2 targets possibly revised downward, while a plenary vote is expected in December. Positions diverge however: in Germany, a task force calls for a change of course, while in France a lawmaker defends the automotive package and rejects a return to internal combustion; in Italy, ANFIA welcomes the easing while calling for further changes and Motus-E calls for a high level of electric ambition. In the United Kingdom, an expert estimates that automakers would maintain their electric shift even in case of regulatory postponement, demand guiding their choices more.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 19 events in 6 countries (Belgique, France, Allemagne and 3 more), followed from 30 October 2026 to 6 November 2026. 73 articles from 29 sources (regulation and tariffs, plants, jobs and earnings, electric and batteries); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 16:00. Figures reported: 185000 jobs.

National stories

What is established

Method

Confirmed(9)

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The end of new internal combustion engine car sales in 2035 is called into question; some petrol or diesel cars could remain on sale after 2035.
25 independent sources财联社, UA.NEWS, Libération, 中金在线, Le Futé +19
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On November 4, 2026, the European Parliament's Environment Committee approved an S&D-Renew-EPP compromise easing automotive CO2 rules.
24 independent sourcesAgence Europe, 财联社, UA.NEWS, Auto Infos, PressDigital +17
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The revision lowers the target from 100% to 87.5% in 2035, against 90% in the Franco-German compromise of October 15.
5 independent sourcesLe Journal de l'Automobile, autoherald.co.kr, Auto Plus, autocar.co.uk, Motor16
3
The revision introduces a new category of neutral fuels (VEEF) and paves the way for biofuels.
3 independent sourcesDiariomotor, InsideEVs Italia, Blitz quotidiano
3
The text favors electric vehicles produced in the EU via credits or a "Made in EU" label.
3 independent sourcesAuto Infos, automoto.it, Milano Finanza
2
The share of new internal combustion engine cars allowed after 2035 would be limited; a compromise mentions nearly 40% of sales.
2 independent sourceskfz-betrieb.vogel.de, Caradisiac
2
The European Parliament plenary vote is expected in December, after the votes of the Industry-Transport and Environment committees.
2 independent sourceselectrive.net, electrive.com
2
ANFIA welcomes the easing but calls for further changes.
2 independent sourcesMotor1.com, Motor1.com France
2
Motus-E welcomes the maintenance of a high electrification target and criticizes the vote.
2 independent sourcesMotorionline.com, InsideEVs Italia

Single source so far(1)

François Kalfon defends the automotive package and rejects a return to internal combustion engines. (according to Caradisiac)

Updates(3)

6 Nov, 07h03Nearly 40% of new cars could remain internal combustion engine after 2035 according to the compromise
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 60 articles (47 outlets) · “confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets, or by the manufacturer’s official press room · 6 Nov, 12h46

Checked on the web(3)

Confirmed
The end of new internal combustion engine car sales in 2035 is called into question; some petrol or diesel cars could remain on sale after 2035.
Sources: bevolt.com, linternaute.com, automobile-magazine.fr, vie-publique.fr, euronews.com
6 Nov, 13h16
Confirmed
On November 4, 2026, the European Parliament's Environment Committee approved an S&D-Renew-EPP compromise easing automotive CO2 rules.
Sources: europarl.europa.eu(official), europarl.europa.eu(official), journalauto.com, yahoo.com, bevolt.com
6 Nov, 13h16
Not confirmed at this stage
François Kalfon defends the automotive package and rejects a return to internal combustion engines.
Sources: dm-publicapi.eesc.europa.eu(official), dm-publicapi.eesc.europa.eu(official), aol.com, yahoo.com, bevolt.com
6 Nov, 13h16

Automatic web search, official sources first · “contradicted” only when an official source is cited

Background

Method

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 humans or as a result of human action, 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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Countries concerned

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185,000
jobs

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Sources by country and language

Press country

	Articles	Outlets
France	25	15
Italy	16	11
China	9	7
United States	6	3
Spain	5	5
United Kingdom	5	4
Germany	4	4
South Korea	2	2
Austria	1	1

Languages

	Articles	Outlets
French	25	15
Italian	16	9
Chinese	9	7
English	9	8
Spanish	6	6
German	4	4
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.