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EU Parliament Approves Three-Year CO2 Compliance Reprieve for Automakers

Lawmakers endorse emissions averaging from 2025 to 2027, delaying immediate penalties but sparking debate over climate goals and industry competitiveness.

An exhaust pipe of a car is pictured on a street in a Berlin, Germany, February 22, 2018. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo
With consumers purchasing fewer electric cars than hoped automakers faced the prospect of stiff EU fines

Overview

  • The European Parliament voted 458 to 101 to allow automakers to average emissions over three years (2025–2027) instead of meeting annual targets, delaying potential fines.
  • The measure, proposed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, aims to ease compliance pressures as the EU balances climate policies with economic challenges.
  • Supporters, including the European People’s Party and the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, argue the reprieve strengthens the auto sector amid global competition from the U.S. and China.
  • Critics, including Green lawmaker Saskia Bricmont, warn the move undermines the rollout of affordable electric vehicles and hinders progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • The decision comes as the EU faces calls to revisit its broader 2035 ban on new combustion engine vehicle sales, with further discussions anticipated.