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France and Germany Align on EU Automotive Emission Targets
Germany and France have reached a deal to relax EU vehicle CO2 targets in exchange for stricter 'Made in EU' industrial requirements.
October 7, 2026, 12:30 PM·electrive.com

Germany and France have reached a deal to relax EU vehicle CO2 targets in exchange for stricter 'Made in EU' industrial requirements.

France is reviewing its environmental scoring system for electric vehicle subsidies, proposing stricter CO2 limits and a new category for larger models.

New EU data shows plug-in hybrids emit six times more CO2 in real-world driving than official laboratory tests claim.
