EPISODE · Mar 5, 2025 · 5 MIN
The Commission waters down CO2 targets to give flexibility to car makers
from Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast
The European Commission is giving carmakers a break, relaxing its CO2 targets by introducing a three-year average instead of annual compliance. The goal? To offer "predictability and fairness" and help struggling automakers avoid billions in fines. But critics argue this is a major step back in the EU’s climate commitments, favoring industry interests over the Green Deal. Is this a necessary adjustment or just another loophole for car makers?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.Production: By Europod, in co production with Sphera Network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The European Commission is giving carmakers a break, relaxing its CO2 targets by introducing a three-year average instead of annual compliance. The goal? To offer "predictability and fairness" and help struggling automakers avoid billions in fines. But critics argue this is a major step back in the EU’s climate commitments, favoring industry interests over the Green Deal. Is this a necessary adjustment or just another loophole for car makers?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.Production: By Europod, in co production with Sphera Network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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