The Czech Republic recently organized a meeting of countries to discuss jointly fighting against the new car emission standards known as Euro 7. The country believes the standards are unreasonably strict and pose a danger to the European car industry. The meeting held in Brussels last week was attended by representatives from ten countries, including France, Germany, Slovakia, Poland, and Italy.

The representatives discussed their positions and agreed that the European Commission’s proposal goes too far, citing the unrealistic timeline for the rollout of the new emission standards. The proposal envisages stricter standards to be met by European carmakers by 1 July 2025. The representatives also expressed concern that costs related to the new standards would make smaller cars significantly more expensive.

If the Euro 7 proposal is approved, vehicles will have to comply with stricter standards for longer, with cars and vans being checked for the first ten years following the vehicle’s registration and reaching a 200,000-kilometer mileage. The standards would also apply to brakes and tires.

While the Czech Republic would prefer the proposal not to be made at all, many countries support the need to reduce transport emissions further. The representatives at the meeting stated that time for car manufacturers to adapt to the new emission standards is necessary, especially as they have to invest massively in the development of electric cars.

The representatives agreed to form a group of like-minded countries to create an ‘anti-Euro 7 coalition’ to oppose the proposal. They intend to “avoid extreme positions” while still advocating for changes to the proposal.

The European Union has been actively working on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental pollution. The Euro 7 proposal is part of this effort, with the goal of reducing the levels of harmful pollutants emitted by vehicles. The proposal aims to introduce stricter limits on nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions from cars.

However, the proposal has not been met with universal approval. Critics argue that it is too stringent and could have negative consequences for the car industry. The meeting in Brussels is an attempt to address these concerns and find a way forward that balances the need for cleaner emissions with the concerns of the car industry.

In conclusion, the meeting organized by the Czech Republic to discuss Euro 7 car emission standards was attended by representatives from several countries who share concerns about the proposal. While some countries are cautious about rejecting the proposal, they agree that it goes too far and may impose unreasonable costs on the car industry. The meeting resulted in an agreement to form an ‘anti-Euro 7 coalition’ to advocate for changes to the proposal while avoiding extreme positions. The proposal is part of the European Union’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental pollution.

Article by Prague Forum