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Germany, France agree on deal to support Europe's struggling car industry

Published October 16, 2026 6:32 am • Updated October 16, 2026 8:50 am •
Germany, France agree on deal to support Europe's struggling car industry
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The two countries said the agreement aimed to safeguard Europe's automotive industry, encouraging development and research. Automakers in Europe have so far struggled to compete with Chinese electric car companies.

The two countries said the agreement aimed to safeguard Europe's automotive industry, encouraging development and research. Automakers in Europe have so far struggled to compete with Chinese electric car companies.

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