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France and Germany secure easing of EU car emissions rules

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France and Germany support easing European rules on carmakers’ emissions. The provisional deal also provides for the UK to be included in a scheme favouring vehicles made in Europe, with possible consequences for the European Union’s climate and industrial policies, according to France 24.

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