Paris and Berlin on Friday confirmed their deal aimed at protecting Europe's struggling automotive sector, having reached agreements on the flashpoint issues of EU car emissions and "made in Europe" components. A draft deal reviewed Thursday showed the two countries backing looser EU emissions rules for carmakers.
France and Germany said in a joint statement they agreed on a common approach to secure the future of the European automotive industry, aiming to cut CO2 emissions while ensuring next-generation electric vehicles are developed and built in Europe.