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France and Germany back looser EU car emissions rules

A reported provisional deal also includes Britain in a proposed “made in Europe” scheme.

France 24 reports that France and Germany reached a provisional deal on Thursday backing looser EU emissions rules for carmakers. The two countries also agreed to include Britain in a “made in Europe” scheme. The summary does not report EU-wide adoption.

What holds up

  • ✓France 24 explicitly reports French and German backing for looser car emissions rules.
  • ✓The same report describes the deal as provisional and says it includes Britain in the scheme.

What doesn't yet

  • ?Only one supplied item covers the agreement, with no text of the deal or independent corroboration.
  • ?The proposed changes, implementation timetable and wider EU approval requirements are not detailed.

Ask before you share

  • →Which emissions requirements would change, and by how much?
  • →What further approvals are needed before either element takes effect?

Sources & original reporting

  1. [1]France 24 · Published 15 Oct 2026 · france24.com