Politico: Comisia Europeană a relaxat normele privind emisiile de CO2 ale mașinilor ignorând proprii experți • Newsweek România

The European Commission has relaxed CO2 emission regulations for cars, yielding to pressure from the struggling automotive industry, despite internal expert recommendations to maintain strict rules. An internal document revealed that the Commission ignored advice to uphold a ban on combustion engines by 2035, instead allowing limited emissions post-deadline. This decision followed intense lobbying from car manufacturers and influential member states, particularly Germany. The Commission's shift in policy raises concerns about the future competitiveness of the European auto industry and its ability to transition to electric vehicles. The proposed changes are currently under debate within EU institutions, with ongoing pressure from the automotive sector for further relaxations.