Story no.119InternationalOngoingRegulation and tariffs +2Serious Several countries (5)30 Oct → 5 Nov14 facts · 52 art.

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

Starting from late October 2026, a series of votes and positions at the European level cast doubt on the ban on new petrol and diesel engines after 2035, with a relaxation of CO2 standards and the examination of a neutral fuel category. This regulatory reversal applies to the entire European market and reshuffles the cards for manufacturers, while an analysis estimates that 185,000 jobs are threatened by such a relaxation. The Environment Committee of the European Parliament voted for flexibilisation, with a plenary vote expected in December. Positions, however, differ by country: in Germany, a taskforce calls for a revision of CO2 rules; in France, an MEP defends the automotive package and rejects a return to internal combustion; in Italy, ANFIA welcomes flexibility while asking for further modifications; and in the UK, an expert believes manufacturers would maintain their electric shift despite the delay.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 14 events in 5 countries (Belgique, France, Allemagne and 2 more), followed from 30 October 2026 to 5 November 2026. 52 articles from 27 sources (regulation and tariffs, plants, jobs and earnings, electric and batteries); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 17:00. Figures reported: 185000 jobs.

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Context and reference points, separate from the story's news. Every item links to its source; updated on 5 Nov

Key terms

CO2 standard: A European emissions standard, known as the Euro standard, is an EU regulation that sets maximum limits for pollutant emissions for new road vehicles; CO2 emissions are not taken into account in these standards because this gas is not considered by European automotive legislation as a direct pollutant, but its monitoring is the subject of other work by the European Union. Wikipedia
Electric vehicle: An electric vehicle is a means of transport whose propulsion is provided exclusively by one or more electric motors; it can draw its energy from onboard resources such as an electric battery, or be connected to an external source, for example via a catenary. Wikipedia
Automotive package: The source provided for this term does not contain a corresponding definition: it deals with Robert Paquet, a Belgian comic book author, and not an automotive package. Wikipedia

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The activity

14 facts

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30 Oct5 Nov

Countries concerned

Several countries (5)

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Key figures

185,000
jobs

Highest number recorded in 3 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.

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Press country

	Articles	Outlets
France	18	11
Italy	10	6
China	7	6
Spain	5	5
Germany	4	4
United Kingdom	3	2
United States	3	2
South Korea	2	2

Languages

	Articles	Outlets
French	18	11
Italian	10	6
Chinese	7	6
English	5	4
Spanish	5	5
German	3	3
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.

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

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