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Germany hails EU 'victory' as 2035 thermal car ban set for easing
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Following initial reports of the EU Commission's plan to soften the 2035 combustion engine ban to a 90% CO2 reduction target, Germany claims success amid shifting geopolitical and economic pressures, with flexibilities allowing continued production of gasoline and diesel engines.
In the Yvelines region, the working-class town of Trappes, plagued by poverty, has launched an ambitious climate plan featuring efforts against thermal leaks, free organic baskets, and bicycle promotion. This initiative aims to reshape the image of the 34,000-inhabitant municipality into a laboratory for popular ecology. Green spaces like the Pergaud esplanade promote conviviality and environmental awareness.