Renault and Citroën owner warn of ‘painful decisions’ if EU does not change rules for small cars

The Renault chief executive said there were too many rules designed for bigger and more expensive cars. Photograph: Ryhor Bruyeu/Alamy

Citroën owner Stellantis and Renault have warned they may be forced into “painful decisions” over the future of their factories in Europe, as they urged the EU to adopt more favourable rules for small cars.

The chief executives of the carmakers said there needed to be more focus on smaller, affordable cars in Europe as SUVs continue to gain popularity.