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Exhaust pipes of a car are pictured in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018.

Video. MEPs back further weakening of 2035 car emissions targets

Updated: 4 November 2026 - 15:48 GMT+1

The reversal marks a striking political U-turn from 2023, when the EU agreed to effectively end sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035. Today's vote to give carmakers more flexibility comes after heavy pressure from the auto sector and EU governments.

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