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Draft EU car rules mirrors lobbying by major automakers -analysis

Published 23:01 on May 17, 2026 / Last updated at 16:08 on May 19, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Transport & Heating Fuels)

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European automakers' demands are shaping the draft texts for the revision of the 2035 CO2 emissions reduction target for cars and vans, researchers are warning, a move that could undermine carbon reduction efforts.
European automakers' demands are shaping the draft texts for the revision of the 2035 CO2 emissions reduction target for cars and vans, researchers are warning, a move that could undermine carbon reduction efforts.


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