{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62c698ba05e339001287cf17/67c8267aece4993ac70b99e2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Commission waters down CO2 targets to give flexibility to car makers","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62c698ba05e339001287cf17/1741170215797-f515306d-9061-4166-a500-8593f8eccfb6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The European Commission is giving carmakers a break, relaxing its CO2 targets by introducing a three-year average instead of annual compliance. The goal? To offer \"predictability and fairness\" and help struggling automakers avoid billions in fines. But critics argue this is a major step back in the EU’s climate commitments, favoring industry interests over the Green Deal. Is this a necessary adjustment or just another loophole for car makers?</p><p><br></p><p>Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.</p><p>Production: By <a href=\"https://www.europod.eu/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Europod</a>, in co production with<a href=\"https://spheranetwork.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Sphera Network</a>.</p><p>Follow us on:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/europodpodcasts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/europodpodcasts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Europod"}