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Euroviews. Zero-emission trucks are ready, but Europe is not
The EU's current regulatory path is setting Europe’s truck and bus makers up for failure, argues Christian Levin, the Chairman of the Commercial Vehicle Board of ACEA and CEO of Traton Group and Scania. He calls for concrete results from the Strategic Dialogue for the auto sector.
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Bulgaria U-turns on claim Moscow jammed GPS of von der Leyen's plane
Bulgaria's Prime Minister says there is "no evidence" of "prolonged interference or jamming" of the GPS signal around Plovdiv airport at the time of von der Leyen's landing, but experts remain divided, with some still supporting Russian spoofing allegations.
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EU, Spain migration policies worsen abuses in Mauritania – HRW
Human Rights Watch says EU's and Spain’s outsourcing of migration control to Mauritania has worsened abuses against asylum seekers, including torture, rape and mass expulsions. The report links these violations to a €210 million 2024 migration deal aimed at curbing departures to the Canary Islands.
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Von der Leyen says she's 'not available' for German presidency
German media reported earlier that the Commission president would be a serious contender for the position of the Federal President of Germany in 2027. But according to her spokesperson, she's fully focused on her duties as president of the European Commission.
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Sliding doors: The EU that could’ve been with Draghi in charge
Mario Draghi rather than Ursula von der Leyen, was mooted to lead the European Commission in summer 2024. Facing Donald Trump over tariffs, unveiling the EU’s long-term budget, and setting out a different course for Europe, here’s how the EU might have looked if it had caught that train.
