France and Germany Agree on New EU Car Emissions Rules, Sort Of

France and Germany are negotiating to soften the EU's 2035 ban on combustion engines. Germany would accept stricter 'Made in Europe' criteria in exchange for weakening emissions targets to 90% with added flexibility for alternative fuels. A final agreement has not yet been signed.

• EU requires zero tailpipe emissions for new cars by 2035
• Germany proposes softening the target to 90% with e-fuel flexibility
• Deal unsigned due to objections from Germany's SPD
• Volkswagen may cut up to 100,000 jobs