France Advocates for Sustainable EV Transition Amid EU Decarbonization Efforts
France's Ministries of Ecological Transition and Economy have called for practical measures to ensure a sustainable shift to electric vehicles (EVs). The joint statement, released on October 23, 2025, seeks to balance the country's decarbonization commitments with economic realities, urging a pragmatic approach to the EU's aggressive EV targets.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the French automotive sector's competitiveness, emphasizing innovation, investment in future technologies, and fair competition. France aims to produce vehicles domestically and within Europe to strengthen strategic autonomy, preserve jobs, and position the automotive industry as a cornerstone of the European ecological transition.
Ministers Monique Barbut, Roland Lescure, and Sébastien Martin highlighted the need for European CO2 regulations to accommodate economic challenges without derailing the Green Deal. The MOVE reflects growing concerns about the pace of decarbonization and its impact on industrial sectors.