Czechia proposes five-year period for car emission penalties

Czechia has proposed to the European Commission that emission reduction targets for new cars be assessed over five years instead of annually. Penalties for non-compliance would also be imposed only after 2029. Transport Minister Martin Kupka (Civic Democratic Party) said the plan still ensures a 15% emission reduction. Prime Minister Petr Fiala (Civic Democratic Party) warned that current high penalties threaten the European car industry. This year’s CO₂ limit for automakers is 93.6 g/km, with fines of €95 per excess gram per vehicle. Kupka sees the five-year framework as a reasonable compromise to support manufacturers.