France, Germany Delay ICE Ban to 2035 to Shield Auto Industry from China

Paris and Berlin are postponing the EU's planned ban on new petrol and diesel cars to 2035, citing the need to protect the European automotive sector from intensifying Chinese competition. This marks a reversal of previously agreed climate policy and signals a shift toward industrial protectionism within the EU's core. The move could strain EU climate commitments and trigger friction with Brussels and other member states.