France and Germany have reached an agreement to align their 2035 internal combustion engine phase-out plans with a broader push to boost European manufacturing. The deal aims to strengthen the continent’s automotive industry by tying stricter emissions standards to incentives for domestically produced electric vehicles. Industry leaders and policymakers are watching closely as the move could reshape competition with global rivals. The compromise seeks to balance environmental goals with economic concerns amid shifting global supply chains.
France and Germany strike car-industry deal linking 2035 engine rules to ‘Made in Europe’ push Euronews.com
