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France seeks delay on EU auto CO2 sanctions
France seeks EU delay on CO2 emission sanctions for automakers, fearing negative impacts on investment and competitive advantage.
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France
PoliticsEconomyClimate ChangeFranceEnergy SecurityEnvironmentRegulationIndustry
French GovernmentEuropean Union (Eu)Commission
Antoine ArmandMarc Ferracci
- What is the CAFE standard, and what challenges does it pose for automakers?
- The CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standard mandates progressively less polluting vehicles. While generally met, stricter targets in 2025 have prompted requests for aid from European manufacturers, who claim they cannot meet them.
- What is Minister Armand's overall objective in addressing the CO2 emission issue?
- Armand's position is to protect French automakers' investments in electrification and avoid penalties while still adhering to the long-term goal of phasing out combustion engines by 2035.
- What are Minister Antoine Armand's concerns about the impact of CO2 emission fines?
- Minister Antoine Armand believes that imposing large fines on automakers who haven't met CO2 emission targets will negatively impact investments and strengthen Asian competitors. He intends to advocate for a postponement of sanctions at EU meetings.
- What is the French government's request regarding the EU's sanctions on automakers?
- The French government is requesting a delay from the EU on CO2 emission sanctions for automakers in 2025. They argue that imposing significant fines would weaken investment and benefit Asian competitors.
- What was the French government's initial stance on sanctions, and how has it evolved?
- The French government initially stated they did not foresee sanctions for automakers, but now seeks a delay in implementing them at the European level. They aim to avoid penalizing manufacturers during a crucial time in their industrial transition.