EU strikes deal on new combustion-engine car ban

The EU Council, chaired by the Czech Republic, finalised the details of the combustion engine car ban with the European Parliament on Thursday. The new rules require carmakers to reach a zero-emission target by 2035 and effectively ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars after this date. The purchase of used cars manufactured before 2035 will not be subject to the ban. Emissions are to be reduced by 55 per cent already by 2030.

The EU Council represents the union's member states and is currently presided over by Czechia.