Germany, France agree to ease EU 2035 combustion-engine ban

German Chancellor Merz and French President Macron have reportedly agreed to reform EU automotive policy, easing the bloc's 2035 ban on internal combustion engines. The deal signals a policy reversal from the previous EU position, potentially reshaping the regulatory landscape for automakers. The specifics of the reform remain unclear, but the agreement between the EU's two largest economies could accelerate a shift in EU-wide policy.