Campaigners accuse the bloc of ‘caving into automakers’ threats’ after Spain proposes watered-down emissions framework
European Union states are pushing for cars to be allowed to be more polluting in the run-up to the ban on petrol and diesel models.
Spain proposed a delay to planned EU regulation that will limit vehicle emissions amid calls from carmakers to shelve the laws entirely.
European manufacturers had complained their introduction would have diverted efforts away from electric vehicle production.
The discussion came as Rishi Sunak announced a delay on the ban of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030.