# The EU revises its trajectory for the end of new internal combustion vehicles in 2035

> In late October 2026, the European rule providing for the end of new internal combustion car sales in 2035 is no longer in force, opening a review of CO2 standards. Brussels is softening its revision and the European Parliament's Industry, Transport and Environment committees are speaking out in favor of flexibility, with a plenary vote expected in December. Discussions focus on reducing the emissions reduction target from 87.5% to 80% by 2035 and on a new category of neutral fuels, while an analysis estimates that Europe risks losing 185,000 jobs by softening the end of internal combustion. This regulatory reversal applies to the entire European market and reshuffles the cards for automakers and electrification. Positions diverge by country: in Germany a taskforce is calling for a revision of CO2 rules, in France an MEP is defending the automotive package and refusing a return to internal combustion, in Italy Motus-E is welcoming the maintenance of a high electrification ambition, and in the United Kingdom an expert considers that automakers are continuing their electric shift despite the postponement.

**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. 57 articles from 28 sources (regulation and tariffs, plants, jobs and earnings, electric and batteries); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 19:00. Figures reported: 185000 jobs.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Regulation and tariffs, Plants, jobs and earnings, Electric and batteries
- Countries: Belgique, France, Allemagne, Italie, Royaume-Uni
- First detected: 30 October 2026 at 23:04
- Updated: 5 November 2026 at 19:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/119-the-eu-revises-its-trajectory-for-the-end-of-new-internal-combustion-vehicles

## National stories (8)

- Germany — 1 country-specific event, 4 articles
- United Kingdom — 1 country-specific event, 3 articles
- France — 0 country-specific event, 21 articles
- Italy — 0 country-specific event, 10 articles
- China — 0 country-specific event, 8 articles
- Spain — 0 country-specific event, 5 articles
- United States — 0 country-specific event, 4 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**

- On November 4, 2026, the European Parliament's Environment Committee voted to soften CO2 standards, after the Industry and Transport committees. (14 independent sources: [Agence Europe](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgJBVV95cUxNdlJSWmtHVmhqczJRV01FendkZkQwcDlwSGVITHVQSHZVOXBscTlpcHBiMGhOODJZbS1FbXlCT0dQV3JmcXJjMHVtRktPZkJ1dTJrcVR1NlhGbU9ET1pOX3otWVp3VklzREVJOEpYTnlpb3JOUU1VVDZTejBYNlVzR0dqSWotblhCMEl6THpvRHhsa3ZoaXk0R3J5M1dGN0hQUDZUREloak9vdnFfTThYQmQxQjNrTFo1Nkcxa3hlbHY5TW1YdHo0bGptaWs4MmVRNWxBOGhYM25jQmhaVEh2ZVNjLWY1ZVQ4d0pzbjZpRzNiS1cta3FRNFBaSlpRNnh3ak00QjF4QU9qZnlFa1FuN2pB?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), [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/), [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/), [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 European rule providing for the end of new internal combustion car sales in 2035 is no longer in force and is under review. (8 independent sources: [Motor1.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE9sSnRVNzBnOUZrQVdPXzFCSVV0cWNFLThDcDNqOTdFaUVka2VRVWpuU254dTlkZUJoOWd3b1IwdGtNbmY4emlMWWZfLUVuVG8tMzdJLVM5cHJXcTY4b3dZQnN2QjJ3NUt4Mk9UVi0tRko1X18xUVJQdlAxZWlrQQ?oc=5), [Auto Plus](https://www.autoplus.fr/actualite/apres-2035-les-eurodeputes-veulent-laisser-une-place-aux-voitures-thermiques-et-hybrides-1474364.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [Libération](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAJBVV95cUxPa0tFTFMta0RlMWE0SklxVGtrWl8yajVNQjB2TWthQ1AzT3BvR21LYXJUdlR0cm9raUpPd0NCTVhwXy1HdW1IX0VfRDBjai1VS01RSTdTTG5nemtIc2NKNXAtMzZXNUlRcWNwQldRWGQwamZ0WWpITUtYazRvLVdMMHUzUDY3MXZpOUxVcklIcDlrMFJPYk9UNmw1dVViRGtPWDl4TFJjZmZ1NEMweGpiR1ppclpaeldyV3ZVUVRaMXI2WkV3WWdqMkZVa3RZMS1LdWhvaW5fZkVqVkE5ekxVSGwyOHN5UXFIS2dScElwUWN3aHplSGx3bTJZZlgxcV9JX0xtdw?oc=5), [Le Futé](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxOSFZKWDJvMFYtc1Bxay1LS2h5S1JzWEtVbGc0N052SE1VMU1JU0MxMThOYW5jQWdrY1E2bEswV0dXVWZYa1ktV3U2MWhxWEk1MWlsX2tPQ09BcUZWS0gtVng1ZFItQjR0VWZHVGJ0NEo2Y0Z1M0JQTEtBV2lkbmp1djRtTFRiLXlKbW9UUnAtUS1tSm1qVmxmQzhZSkg4ZG5lRjJ2S1J2UXRmdWVmY2ktbzRCbEY4dEZJMUp5ZDJKTQ?oc=5), [Journal du Geek](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiyAFBVV95cUxQQ2wxZWc5LVhscGpkNVlkb0VNbDA0dUNyc3BGRTFRMDB3ZTBfRmdLRDgxTTliSlE0U0RnRVN0Tl9hVzNNOFVkTUxwYjkwNWRIZ0FzYWhZY2IzS0QxZS1KVldBN3NVYzBwdXN0ZC1pdjZRUWUzNTFKanlHTXg0d3o1TVh6aEtPNE4zaDlzVmF4cE1CSXk1el9zTFMzdUdvOG40QmQwSGJLelVKNWJBM2RSWFBKUnNPMXNoSEZqWnZXc3hQejRBMTF3Sg?oc=5), [kfz-betrieb.vogel.de](https://www.kfz-betrieb.vogel.de/eu-abgeordnete-stimmen-fuer-aufweichung-des-verbrenner-aus-a-bfb9be1d17e7002195aa641d2ff4e71a/), [Motorionline.com](https://www.motorionline.com/stop-auto-termiche-2035-primo-ok-dallue-al-cambio-di-rotta/), [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 CO2 emissions reduction target for cars is lowered to 87.5% by 2035. (4 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), [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))
- A plenary vote of the European Parliament on the automotive package is expected in December. (3 independent sources: [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), [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/))
- The revision introduces a new category of neutral fuels (VEEF) into CO2 rules. (2 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/))

**Sources disagree**

- Reference CO2 reduction target: 100% (current rules) according to [autoherald.co.kr](http://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62110), [autocar.co.uk](https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/car-makers-win-reprieve-eu-eases-2035-emissions-rules) ; 90% (Franco-German compromise of October 15) according to [Le Journal de l'Automobile](https://journalauto.com/industrie/industrie-automobile-le-parlement-europeen-assouplit-les-objectifs-de-co2-pour-2035/)

**Single source so far**

- An analysis estimates that Europe risks losing 185,000 jobs by softening the end of internal combustion. (according to [Automobile Propre](https://www.automobile-propre.com/articles/industrie-automobile-leurope-risque-de-perdre-185-000-emplois-en-voulant-sauver-le-thermique/))
- Postponing emissions rules could reduce employment by 6% by 2035. (according to [InsideEVs Italia](https://insideevs.it/news/813750/crisi-lavoro-disoccupazione-previsioni-clima/))
- The compromise sealed between S&D, Renew Europe and the EPP has been validated by the European Parliament's Environment Committee. (according to [Agence Europe](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgJBVV95cUxNdlJSWmtHVmhqczJRV01FendkZkQwcDlwSGVITHVQSHZVOXBscTlpcHBiMGhOODJZbS1FbXlCT0dQV3JmcXJjMHVtRktPZkJ1dTJrcVR1NlhGbU9ET1pOX3otWVp3VklzREVJOEpYTnlpb3JOUU1VVDZTejBYNlVzR0dqSWotblhCMEl6THpvRHhsa3ZoaXk0R3J5M1dGN0hQUDZUREloak9vdnFfTThYQmQxQjNrTFo1Nkcxa3hlbHY5TW1YdHo0bGptaWs4MmVRNWxBOGhYM25jQmhaVEh2ZVNjLWY1ZVQ4d0pzbjZpRzNiS1cta3FRNFBaSlpRNnh3ak00QjF4QU9qZnlFa1FuN2pB?oc=5))
- In Germany, a taskforce is calling for a revision of CO2 rules for the automotive industry. (according to [Badische Neueste Nachrichten](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxNYVNCc0pOcDJmYUJQVlhlMTNuN3V3ZXJmcVp5UktJWlZobFNzcUY1UkJOOEt1OHpsSlhvU0JsRGJ5TlJTZE1vNGV0QUpHOHBuN0xjNG0tNkx4bm1SOWE1V0FBMEt0c21OTUhDbmlhWlFsV0xmVHRCcVpJUWVIVGRZNHAybnBFR3BBcTRDY3EycmtUU1h2amhtalRVanhHTWIyTi10Rm1na2U?oc=5))
- MEP François Kalfon defends the automotive package and refuses a return to internal combustion. (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 02:02: Negotiations underway 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._

- Not confirmed at this stage: On November 4, 2026, the European Parliament's Environment Committee voted to soften CO2 standards, after the Industry and Transport committees. ([europarl.europa.eu](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20261103IPR48613/co2-emissions-adjusted-targets-more-incentives-for-clean-vehicles) (official), [entreprises.gouv.fr](https://www.entreprises.gouv.fr/la-dge/publications/portrait-de-la-filiere-automobile-lheure-de-sa-transition-vers-lelectrique) (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), [derstandard.de](https://www.derstandard.de/story/3000000347574/umweltausschuss-eu-abgeordnete-stimmen-fuer-aufweichung-von-verbrenner-aus), [go-electra.com](https://www.go-electra.com/fr/newsroom/end-of-internal-combustion-engine-cars-in-2035))
- Confirmed: The European rule providing for the end of new internal combustion car sales in 2035 is no longer in force and is under review. ([entreprises.gouv.fr](https://www.entreprises.gouv.fr/la-dge/publications/portrait-de-la-filiere-automobile-lheure-de-sa-transition-vers-lelectrique) (official), [ecologie.gouv.fr](https://www.ecologie.gouv.fr/politiques-publiques/developper-vehicules-electriques) (official), [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), [go-electra.com](https://www.go-electra.com/fr/newsroom/end-of-internal-combustion-engine-cars-in-2035), [indice-ve.fr](https://indice-ve.fr/guides/fin-voitures-thermiques-2035))
- Not confirmed at this stage: An analysis estimates that Europe risks losing 185,000 jobs by softening the end of internal combustion. ([entreprises.gouv.fr](https://www.entreprises.gouv.fr/la-dge/publications/portrait-de-la-filiere-automobile-lheure-de-sa-transition-vers-lelectrique) (official), [ecologie.gouv.fr](https://www.ecologie.gouv.fr/politiques-publiques/developper-vehicules-electriques) (official), [gendarmerie.interieur.gouv.fr](https://www.gendarmerie.interieur.gouv.fr/recrutement/content/download/59628/file/OG%20SD%202026%20SYNTH%C3%88SE%20DE%20DOSSIER.pdf) (official), [touteleurope.eu](https://www.touteleurope.eu/economie-et-social/voitures-thermiques-l-ue-cherche-la-voie-d-un-equilibre-durable-entre-transition-climatique-et-competitivite), [go-electra.com](https://www.go-electra.com/fr/newsroom/end-of-internal-combustion-engine-cars-in-2035))

## Background

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

**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. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norme_europ%C3%A9enne_d%27%C3%A9missions))
- **Electric vehicle**: 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. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A9hicule_%C3%A9lectrique))
- **Synthetic fuel**: Mixture 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. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essence_synth%C3%A9tique))
- **Carbon neutrality**: State of global 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 removed gases then equal to zero; it is also referred to as "net zero emissions". ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutralit%C3%A9_carbone))

## Sources by country and language

- France: 21 articles, 12 outlets
- Italy: 10 articles, 6 outlets
- China: 8 articles, 6 outlets
- Spain: 5 articles, 5 outlets
- Germany: 4 articles, 4 outlets
- United States: 4 articles, 3 outlets
- United Kingdom: 3 articles, 2 outlets
- South Korea: 2 articles, 2 outlets

**Languages**: French (21), Italian (10), Chinese (8), English (6), Spanish (5), German (3), unknown (2), Korean (2)

## Timeline (14 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, 5 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.

6 sources, 6 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 — [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.

8 sources, 10 articles · Bruxelles — Belgique, Allemagne, France, Italie

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Cite as: Mecapress, “The EU revises its trajectory for the end of new internal combustion vehicles in 2035”, https://mecapress.com/stories/119-the-eu-revises-its-trajectory-for-the-end-of-new-internal-combustion-vehicles
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