Story no.119InternationalOngoingRegulation and tariffs +2Serious Several countries (6)30 Oct → 6 Nov18 facts · 72 art.

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 18 events in 6 countries (Belgique, France, Allemagne and 3 more), followed from 30 October 2026 to 6 November 2026. 72 articles from 29 sources (regulation and tariffs, plants, jobs and earnings, electric and batteries); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 14:15. Figures reported: 185000 jobs.

National stories

What is established

Method

Confirmed(9)

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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.
25 independent sources财联社, UA.NEWS, Libération, 中金在线, Le Futé +19
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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 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, compared with 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 opens the way to biofuels.
3 independent sourcesDiariomotor, InsideEVs Italia, Blitz quotidiano
3
The text favors electric vehicles produced in the EU through credits or a 'Made in EU' label.
3 independent sourcesAuto Infos, automoto.it, Milano Finanza
2
The share of new internal combustion 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 Industry-Transport and Environment committee votes.
2 independent sourceselectrive.net, electrive.com
2
ANFIA welcomes the relaxation 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 combustion engines. (according to Caradisiac)

Updates(3)

6 Nov, 07h03Nearly 40% of new cars could remain internal combustion after 2035 according to the compromise
6 Nov, 02h02Ongoing negotiations 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 being challenged; some 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-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 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 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. 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 a battery or an external source. Wikipedia
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. Wikipedia
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'. Wikipedia

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The activity

18 facts

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30 Oct6 Nov

Countries concerned

Several countries (6)

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Key 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	16	11
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	15	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.