Carmakers seek leeway, NGOs criticize French-German deal on EU car CO2 rules
By Louis de Briant ( October 16, 2026, 16:08 GMT | Insight) -- Carmakers called Friday for further concessions while environmental groups criticized a joint French-German position that could shape negotiations on changes to EU car emissions rules and European manufacturing requirements. The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association sought greater leeway to offset emissions through low-carbon materials and more time to meet CO2 targets. Environmental group Transport & Environment warned that the proposals would weaken demand for electric vehicles and European-made batteries, threatening the bloc's automotive industry.Industry groups called for further leeway while environmental organizations criticized the deal reached by France and Germany on the Automotive Package and parts of the Industrial Accelerator Act, in separate statements issued Friday....
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