Overview
- Bloomberg reports a Commission draft that would extend the effective end of new combustion engines by five years, limiting them to plug‑in hybrids and range‑extended cars running on e‑fuels and built with green steel.
- European People’s Party leader Manfred Weber says the plan shifts to a 90% fleet CO₂ reduction target in 2035 instead of a technology ban, a claim the Commission has not confirmed.
- The formal presentation, initially expected on December 10, was pushed to next Tuesday with the possibility of further delay, reflecting ongoing internal negotiations.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wrote to Ursula von der Leyen rejecting any relaxation beyond 2035, as Spain and France argue for keeping the current roadmap while Germany and Italy press for looser rules.
- Automakers and suppliers warn of factory risks and job losses under strict rules, with Stellantis’s chief executive criticizing EU regulations and urging more flexibility to protect competitiveness.