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Lawmakers blast EU Commission’s bid to loosen CO2 standards for cars and vans

Published 17:03 on January 29, 2026 / Last updated at 17:03 on January 29, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), Net Zero Transition (Transport & Heating Fuels)

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The European Commission faced criticism from all sides of the European Parliament this week for its proposal to relax CO2 standards for cars and vans – either for having gone too far, or not far enough.
The European Commission faced criticism from all sides of the European Parliament this week for its proposal to relax CO2 standards for cars and vans – either for having gone too far, or not far enough.


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