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

Cars are parked as a cargo train drives past the 'Duisport Logport' logistics center in Duisburg, Germany.
Cars are parked as a cargo train drives past the "Duisport Logport" logistics center in Duisburg, Germany, on September 27, 2026. © Michael Sohn, AP

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.

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