Overview

• ACEA said the Commission will advance the planned 2026 reassessment of car and van emissions standards, describing the meeting as constructive.
• Brussels signaled openness to combine decarbonization with technological neutrality and added flexibility, with potential adjustments to the 2035 phaseout under discussion.
• Automakers urged expanded purchase incentives, streamlined regulation and investment in EU battery, semiconductor and raw‑materials capacity to shore up competitiveness.
• A memorandum of understanding was signed to pave the way for a joint research-and-innovation undertaking for the automotive sector with direct industry involvement.
• Labor and environmental groups in Spain unveiled a roadmap emphasizing worker retraining, fiscal reform and faster charging deployment for a fairer EV transition.