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Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · 4d

The letter and today's coalition meeting sets the stage for tomorrow's auto summit in Berlin, hosted by Merz. Stay tuned. /end

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Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · 4d

The official emphasized that the status quo remains: “There is no real news here. We expect the German government’s position following Thursday’s auto summit to confirm a call for flexibility and technological neutrality." /8

Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · 4d

The CDU-SPD rift over the letter has caused quite the curfuffle. A Commission official called me, saying they have been asked for comment from media all over Europe. /7

Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · 4d

That puts the SPD in line with France, which was originally slated to sign the letter, as I scooped months ago. Paris wants any flexibilities in the ban to come with content requirements. /6

Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · 4d

My colleagues in Berlin report that the SPD wants any flexibility in the 2035 legislation to include location and employment guarantees for manufacturers, calling it a matter of "location patriotism." /5

Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · 4d

Which brings us to today's meeting. The biggest question mark comes from CSU leader Markus Söder and his willingness to compromise. “The ban on combustion engines must go. It is important both technologically and economically,” the Bavarian minister president said on Tuesday. /4

Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · 4d

We got our hands on the full letter, which can be seen here (for pro subscribers): pro.politico.eu/news/206037

The TL;DR is Berlin and Rome stopped just short of calling for an overturning of the ban, instead calling for a radical overhaul. /3

German Cabinet splits over EU combustion engine ban letter

Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · 4d

Merz blindsided the SPD earlier this week when his economic minister co-signed a letter to the Commission calling for a significant watering down of the ban. Read my scoop on that here: politico.eu/article/germ...
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A letter signed by Germany’s economy minister has the center-left SPD up in arms.

politico.eu

Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · 4d

A coalition meeting is underway between German Chancellor Merz and his conservative CDU, along with their partners, the center-left SPD party. The topic? Tomorrow's auto summit and the fate of the combustion engine ban. A thread /1

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Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · Jul 27

Europe's automakers score reprieve in U.S.-EU trade deal with car tariffs lowered to 15 percent, the same rate as Japan's automakers.

Here's what it means for the sector.

From me for pro subscribers: pro.politico.eu/news/202544

Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · Jul 27

Exactly. European consumers have no interest in buying pickup trucks

EU proposes junking strict self-driving car rules in Trump trade talk gambit

Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · Jul 27

Trump railed against the EU’s tariffs on cars.

“We don’t sell cars into Europe. If we want to sell cars in Europe, we’re not allowed to,” he (incorrectly) said.

The EU imposes a 10% tariff on cars but the bulk of the models imported from the U.S. are made by German automakers BMW and Mercedes.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Jul 27

🚨BREAKING: US President Donald Trump said he hoped to reach a trade agreement with the European Union but still rated the chances at 50-50.

Full story: ow.ly/LPMk50WvLoA

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Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · Jun 4

Scoop from yours truly: The EU is ready to align its autonomous driving standards with the U.S. to make a deal on trade with Trump.

Hard to overstate how dramatic a shift this is. Remember - the argument over car standards helped end TTIP talks in 2013.

www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...

The concession is the latest offering from the bloc and marks a dramatic policy shift to end the trade war kicked off by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Marianne Gros @mariannegros.bsky.social · May 12

⚠️ NEW: EU countries want to let carmakers use recycled plastic from outside the EU to meet future recycled content targets.

Otherwise, it would breach international trade rules, they warn.

more here (€): pro.politico.eu/news/198504
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Anti-spying phone pouches offered to EU lawmakers for trip to Hungary

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Apr 17

Members of the European Parliament were offered special pouches to protect digital devices from espionage and tampering for a visit to Hungary this week, a sign of rising spying fears within Europe.

Budapest has faced EU scrutiny over the use of spyware against the opposition and civil society in past years.

ow.ly

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Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · Apr 14

It's not your imagination: Brussels is going to hell in a handbasket. Nine months after the election, a government is still not formed and crime is on the rise.

My colleague @hannecl.bsky.social explains in her must read story www.politico.eu/article/brus...

Shootings, debt and political paralysis show Brussels is falling apart

Losing €4 million a day and without a government, Belgium’s capital is in desperate need of leadership.

Tesla’s plummeting sales risk its lucrative emissions credit earnings

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Tom Hancock @tomhancock.bsky.social · Mar 4

Even bigger than that - selling 80% of entire subsidiary with 43 ports

Finbarr Bermingham @fbermingham.bsky.social · Mar 4

Wow.

Hong Kong listed CK Hutchison has agreed to sell two ports at the Panama Canal to Blackrock, under huge pressure from Trump.

www.ckh.com.hk/en/media/pre...

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Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · Mar 3

Tesla's sales are crating across Europe in response to some of Elon Musk's remarks.

But those declining sales is going to impact another lucrative revenue stream for Tesla: regulatory credits.

In 2024 alone, it made $2.76 billion on emissions deals.

My story: www.politico.eu/article/tesl...

CEO Elon Musk has angered European customers and governments, undercutting his EV brand.

Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · Feb 28

I got a hold of a draft of the Commission's Automotive Action Plan last night. It left much to be desired from automakers that say they need relief from this year's emission targets w/the draft having a massive placeholder where details should be.

More for subscribers:

pro.politico.eu/news/194794

France still looking to block EU-Mercosur trade deal, Macron says

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Feb 22

France is still trying to find a "blocking" minority in the EU to prevent Brussels from finalizing a landmark trade deal with Latin American countries that would hurt French farmers, President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday.

Farmers should not be “an adjustment tool for purchasing power … nor an adjustment tool for trade agreements,” French president says.

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Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · Feb 21

Under the law used to fund DOGE, it should be subject to the same open-records laws that cover most federal agencies, such as the State Department.

"However, DOGE has refused to respond to Freedom of Information Act requests, saying it operates with executive privileges."

Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · Feb 20

New:

DOGE's spending has been secret.

No longer.

My colleagues have uncovered it.

www.propublica.org/article/doge...

Germany’s economy is driving off a cliff. The car industry is behind the wheel.

Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · Feb 21

Merz is set to become Germany's next chancellor after Sunday's elections. He'll inherit an economic crisis that is being fueled by the auto sector.

The industries woes come down to 3 main issues: China, high energy costs and a looming trade war.

My story 👇

The incoming chancellor will inherit a host of problems buffeting carmaking, including high energy and labor costs along with a looming trade war.

EU and India to inch closer on trade, EVs and chips at upcoming meet

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Jordyn Dahl @jordyndahl.bsky.social · Feb 21

Von der Leyen is on her way to New Dehli to meet with PM Modi for the Trade & Tech Council on Feb 28,

We got our hands on the draft joint statement and the EU and India are set to inch closer on trade and EVs.

With @camgijs.bsky.social, @mathieupollet.bsky.social

www.politico.eu/article/eu-a...

Ursula von der Leyen is leading her new College of Commissioners on their first visit to India.

Europe’s peace offerings to Trump: Gas, cars and guns.

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Douglas Busvine @busvine.bsky.social · Feb 18

EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič is taking a suitcase full of peace offerings to Washington to try and avert a transatlantic trade war: Gas, cars, guns ... and more.

Worth your time, from @camgijs.bsky.social @gabrielgavin.bsky.social and @jordyndahl.bsky.social

The European Union’s top trade official brings a suitcase full of proposals to persuade President Donald Trump to call off his trade war threats.