Story no.119InternationalOngoingRegulation and tariffs +2Serious Several countries (6)30 Oct → 6 Nov16 facts · 70 art.
The EU relaxes its CO2 regulations and the end of internal combustion engines in 2035
The European Commission and the European Parliament have launched a relaxation of automotive CO2 rules, calling into question the ban on sales of new petrol or diesel cars after 2035. This reversal, which could reduce the emissions reduction target and pave the way for certain internal combustion engines or neutral fuels, concerns the entire European market and sparks debates on employment. Positions nevertheless 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 internal 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 shift to electric despite the postponement of internal combustion.
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. 70 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.
National stories
Confirmed(9)
- 25
The end of sales of new internal combustion cars in 2035 is called into question; certain petrol or diesel cars may remain on sale after 2035.
25 independent sources财联社, UA.NEWS, Libération, 中金在线, Le Futé +19
- 24
On 4 November 2026, the European Parliament's Environment Committee approved an S&D-Renew-PPE compromise relaxing automotive CO2 rules.
24 independent sourcesAgence Europe, 财联社, UA.NEWS, Auto Infos, PressDigital +17
- 5
The revision lowers the target from 100% to 87.5% in 2035, against 90% in the Franco-German compromise of 15 October.
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 cars authorized after 2035 would be limited; a compromise mentions nearly 40% of sales.
2 independent sourceskfz-betrieb.vogel.de, Caradisiac
- 2
The plenary vote of the European Parliament is expected in December, after the votes of the Industry-Transport and Environment Committees.
2 independent sourceselectrive.net, electrive.com
- 2
ANFIA welcomes the relaxation but requests further modifications.
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. (according to Caradisiac)
Updates(3)
- 6 Nov, 07h03Nearly 40% of new cars could remain internal combustion 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 sales of new internal combustion cars in 2035 is called into question; certain petrol or diesel cars may remain on sale after 2035.
Sources: bevolt.com, linternaute.com, automobile-magazine.fr, vie-publique.fr, euronews.com
6 Nov, 13h16
- Confirmed
On 4 November 2026, the European Parliament's Environment Committee approved an S&D-Renew-PPE compromise relaxing 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.
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
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 activity, 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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- 13h17
Le Parlement européen vote l'assouplissement de la fin du thermique en 2035
Une majorité d'eurodéputés s'est prononcée pour autoriser après 2035 des voitures neuves à moteur diesel ou essence, avec une part toutefois limitée.
LibérationMilano Finanzakfz-betrieb.vogel.de+13 outlets
- 12h00
L'UE envisage d'assouplir encore la fin du thermique neuf en 2035
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.
www.ideacarbon.orgAuto PlusMotor16
- 11h01
Motus-E salue le maintien d'un objectif élevé d'électrification dans l'UE
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.
Motorionline.com
- 10h30
Le FPÖ autrichien critique l'accord européen sur l'assouplissement des règles CO2
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.
www.fpoe.at
- 10h22
L'UE envisage une nouvelle catégorie de carburants pour sauver une partie du thermique
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.
Diariomotor
- 08h58
La commission Environnement du Parlement européen vote l'assouplissement des règles CO2
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.
electrive.netbevolt.comInsideEVs Italia+4 outlets
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Countries concerned
Several countries (6)
Brands concerned
NoneKey figures
- 185,000
- jobs
Highest number recorded in 3 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
Sources by country and language
Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| France | 25 | 15 |
| Italy | 14 | 10 |
| China | 9 | 7 |
| Spain | 5 | 5 |
| United Kingdom | 5 | 4 |
| United States | 5 | 3 |
| Germany | 4 | 4 |
| South Korea | 2 | 2 |
| Austria | 1 | 1 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| French | 25 | 15 |
| Italian | 13 | 8 |
| 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.
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Events in the story
- Le Parlement européen vote l'assouplissement de la fin du thermique en 20356 Nov
- La presse revient sur l'abandon programmé de la fin du thermique6 Nov
- Ban on petrol and diesel engines after 2035 dropped6 Nov
- La commission Environnement du Parlement européen vote l'assouplissement des règles CO26 Nov
- L'UE envisage d'assouplir encore la fin du thermique neuf en 20355 Nov
- Bruxelles assouplit sa révision des normes CO2 automobiles5 Nov
- Motus-E salue le maintien d'un objectif élevé d'électrification dans l'UE5 Nov
- Le FPÖ autrichien critique l'accord européen sur l'assouplissement des règles CO25 Nov
- L'UE envisage une nouvelle catégorie de carburants pour sauver une partie du thermique5 Nov
- Une commission du Parlement européen soutient la vente de certains thermiques après 20355 Nov