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UPDATED Oct 15, 2026 at 8:11 PM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 11:10 AM ET
France and Germany back looser EU car emissions rules
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France and Germany reached a provisional deal Thursday backing looser EU emissions rules for carmakers and including Britain in a “made in Europe” scheme. The draft pact would tighten eligibility for non-EU countries seeking public procurement and public support, while softening the EU’s 2035 combustion-engine ban.
WHO: France and Germany
WHAT: France and Germany reached a provisional deal backing looser EU car emissions rules and including Britain in a “made in Europe” scheme.
WHEN: Oct 15, 2026
WHERE: France and Germany
WHY: The reason for the provisional deal was not reported.
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