Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000531/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Matthieu Valet (PfE)
In order to comply with the emission limit restrictions forming part of the phasing out of internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035, EU regulations provide for fines for each sale of this type of vehicle that exceeds the authorised limits. These fines can be offset by the purchase of carbon credits.
However, these credits are mainly issued by exclusively electric vehicle manufacturers, led by Chinese companies and the US company Tesla.
This situation thus results in the European car industry indirectly subsidising its main competitors, jeopardising the competitiveness of European manufacturers.
In view of the above:
- 1.Has the Commission anticipated this adverse economic outcome?
- 2.What measures are planned to avoid undermining the competitiveness of European manufacturers?
Submitted: 5.2.2025