The European Parliament lowers the CO₂ cut in cars by 2035 to 87.5% and opens the door to renewable fuels

The Environment and Transport committees approved their position on 4 November and the text still has to pass through the plenary, foreseeably in December. The Council of the EU has still not set its position.
The European Parliament wants to reduce the CO2 cut that new cars must comply with by 2035 from 100% to 87.5%.

What you need to know
• Why it matters: The European Parliament eases the end of the combustion engine scheduled for 2035 and opens the door for renewable fuels to count as zero emissions.
• How it affects you: your current car does not change, but what can be sold and registered as new from 2035 depends on this negotiation.
• Key points and deadlines: the committees approved their position on 4 November 2026, the plenary is expected to vote in December and then it is necessary to reach an agreement with the Council of the EU.

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