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France and Germany agree to ease EU car emissions rules in new deal

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Briefings

France and Germany finalized a provisional agreement on October 15, 2026, to relax EU car emissions standards and extend the 'Made in Europe' scheme to Britain. This move is expected to reshape the bloc's automotive and climate policies, though the specific technical thresholds remain undefined.

Key points

• France and Germany agreed to loosen EU car emissions rules in a provisional deal reached on Thursday.
• The 'Made in Europe' scheme will now include Britain, expanding its scope beyond the original European Union members.

Context

This agreement represents a significant shift in EU automotive policy, potentially altering how member states regulate vehicle emissions and market access for British manufacturers.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the announcement of the provisional deal; specific technical thresholds, implementation timelines, and the exact impact on market access remain undefined.

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