Seven EU countries push back as Brussels weighs softening car emission rules
Seven EU member states are urging the European Commission not to further weaken the bloc's car CO2 targets — including the planned shift away from combustion engines — warning against backsliding on climate goals under industry pressure. We are awaiting the case from carmakers and governments that want the targets eased to protect jobs and compete with China.
Seven EU countries are pressing Brussels to hold the line on car emission targets, arguing that weakening them now would undercut the bloc's climate commitments and the investment already flowing into electric vehicles — and would reward foot-dragging by the auto industry.
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