# EU eases the planned 2035 end of new internal combustion engines

> The European Commission and the European Parliament have undertaken a relaxation of the CO2 regulation that was to mandate the end of sales of new petrol and diesel cars in 2035, with committee and plenary votes favoring a limited share of internal combustion engines after that date. Brussels is also considering a new category of neutral fuels and VEEF vehicles, and negotiations mention a reduction of the CO2 target from 87.5% to 80% by 2035. Positions differ by country: in Germany a task force calls for a revision of CO2 rules, in France an MEP defends the automotive package and rejects a return to combustion engines, in Italy Motus-E welcomes the maintenance of a high electrification ambition, while in the United Kingdom an expert believes manufacturers will maintain their electric shift despite the delay.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 17 events in 6 countries (Belgique, France, Allemagne and 3 more), followed from 30 October 2026 to 6 November 2026. 71 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-eases-the-planned-2035-end-of-new-internal-combustion-engines

## 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, 15 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 sales of new internal combustion cars in 2035 is being challenged; some petrol or diesel cars may remain on sale after 2035. 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- On 4 November 2026, the European Parliament's Environment Committee approved an S&D-Renew-EPP compromise easing 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, compared with 90% in the Franco-German compromise of 15 October. (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 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.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?oc=5))
- The text favors electric vehicles produced in the EU through 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 internal 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 calls for further changes. (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 engines. (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 internal 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

**Checked on the web**

_Automatic web search, official sources first; “contradicted” only when an official source is cited._

- Confirmed: The end of sales of new internal combustion cars in 2035 is being challenged; some petrol or diesel cars may remain on sale after 2035. ([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/), [linternaute.com](https://www.linternaute.com/auto/conduite/11312847-fin-des-voitures-thermiques-en-2035-l-europe-veut-desserrer-la-vis-qu-est-ce-que-cela-change-pour-les-automobilistes/), [automobile-magazine.fr](https://www.automobile-magazine.fr/economie-politique/article/53737-fin-du-thermique-en-2035-les-eurodeputes-veulent-assouplir-encore-davantage-les-regles), [vie-publique.fr](https://www.vie-publique.fr/en-bref/301393-lue-assouplit-linterdiction-des-moteurs-thermiques-prevue-pour-2035), [euronews.com](https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/meps-deal-another-blow-to-green-deal-with-softer-car-emissions-targets))
- Confirmed: On 4 November 2026, the European Parliament's Environment Committee approved an S&D-Renew-EPP compromise easing automotive CO2 rules. ([europarl.europa.eu](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20261103IPR48613/co2-emissions-adjusted-targets-more-incentives-for-clean-vehicles) (official), [europarl.europa.eu](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/legislative-train/theme-a-new-plan-for-europe-s-sustainable-prosperity-and-competitiveness/file-co2-emission-standards-for-new-light-duty-vehicles-and-labelling) (official), [journalauto.com](https://journalauto.com/industrie/industrie-automobile-le-parlement-europeen-assouplit-les-objectifs-de-co2-pour-2035), [yahoo.com](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/european-lawmakers-push-weaken-car-152153937.html), [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/))
- Not confirmed at this stage: François Kalfon defends the automotive package and rejects a return to combustion engines. ([dm-publicapi.eesc.europa.eu](https://dm-publicapi.eesc.europa.eu/v1/documents/EESC-2025-04308-00-00-CR-REF-EN.docx/pdf) (official), [dm-publicapi.eesc.europa.eu](https://dm-publicapi.eesc.europa.eu/v1/documents/EESC-2025-04308-00-00-AS-TRA-EN.docx/pdf) (official), [aol.com](https://www.aol.com/articles/european-lawmakers-push-weaken-car-142116000.html), [yahoo.com](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/european-lawmakers-push-weaken-car-152153937.html), [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/))

## Background

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

**Key terms**

- **Euro emission standard**: European Union regulation that sets maximum pollutant emission limits for new road vehicles; there are several 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**: A means of transport whose propulsion is provided exclusively by one or more electric motors, drawing energy from onboard resources such as a battery or an external source. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A9hicule_%C3%A9lectrique))
- **Synthetic fuel**: A 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**: A state of global balance between human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and their removal from the atmosphere by human action, such that the difference between emitted and removed gases is 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: 15 articles, 11 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 (14), Chinese (9), English (9), Spanish (6), German (4), unknown (2), Korean (2)

## Timeline (17 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, 18 articles · Bruxelles — Belgique, Allemagne, France, Italie

### 5 November 2026 — [La nouvelle catégorie de véhicules VEEF inquiète les ONG environnementales](https://mecapress.com/events/5710-la-nouvelle-categorie-de-vehicules-veef-inquiete-les-ong-environnementales.md)

La création par l'UE d'une catégorie de véhicules VEEF, destinée à préserver une partie du thermique, suscite l'inquiétude des lobbies environnementaux.

1 sources, 1 articles · Belgique

### 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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