( October 16, 2026, 11:29 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: France and Germany want a comprehensive EU automotive plan that combines an ambitious decarbonization pathway with the regulatory flexibility needed to reflect different market realities and technological conditions, the countries said in a joint statement on Friday. They also called for the plan to provide incentives for investment, research and development, European production, and resilient supply chains.Joint statement follows, and is listed below....
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