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Germany and France Reach Deal on Combustion Engine Phase-Out, 'Made in Europe'

German Chancellor Merz and French President Macron have confirmed an agreement on the combustion engine phase-out and a 'Made in Europe' initiative, after German Environment Minister Schneider initially blocked the document before approving it on Friday. The deal resolves a key Franco-German policy rift, though details on implementation and timelines remain unclear. This alignment strengthens EU cohesion on industrial and climate policy ahead of upcoming negotiations.

Politico EUabout 11 hours agoDE, FRCredibility 53%View source

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Franco-German Compromise Reshapes EU Automotive Climate & Trade Policy

France and Germany have reached a bilateral agreement to significantly revise EU automotive policy, easing the 2035 combustion engine ban and relaxing CO₂ emission targets while simultaneously pushing for stricter 'Made in Europe' manufacturing requirements. This signals a coordinated Franco-German effort to balance climate objectives with industrial protectionism, potentially slowing decarbonization efforts but bolstering domestic manufacturing against Chinese competition. The specifics of the revised regulations and their formal EU adoption remain unclear.

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