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Election of the Presidium in Parliament sends a positive signal for von der Leyen vote

The candidates from the EPP, S D, Renew and Greens have received a lot of support from the other pro-European political groups in the elections for the Presidency of the European Parliament. This is seen as a signal that Ursula von der Leyen will receive the required 361 votes in plenary on Thursday to be re-elected Commission President.

By Markus Grabitz

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France: Attal resigns, Tubiana possible successor

France's previous government led by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is only continuing to work on a caretaker basis. A new government is not yet in sight and the left-wing alliance is still divided. A new appointment, however, is causing a stir.

By Claire Stam

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CO2 fleet legislation contradicts Paris climate targets

The EU must immediately and comprehensively reform the CO2 fleet regulation of passenger cars. This is the demand of a group of researchers led by Thomas Koch from Karlsruhe KIT. Otherwise, the sector will be at odds with the Paris climate targets in 2030.

By Markus Grabitz

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Billions in funding for hydrogen infrastructure

The federal and state governments have approved funding for 23 hydrogen projects worth billions. For Germany, it was the most successful round in the European IPCEI process to date.

By Manuel Berkel

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Eurogroup calls for further fiscal consolidation for 2025

At the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, the finance ministers of the eurozone countries agreed that government budgets should be consolidated and deficits reduced in the coming year. At the same time, however, investments should also increase.

By Marc Winkelmann

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Spain: How the far-right Vox destabilizes governments

Santiago Abascal's far-right Vox party breaks with the Spanish People's Party and intensifies its xenophobic rhetoric. The reason: the admission of 347 unaccompanied migrant minors. Vox strictly rejects the admission of migrants.

By Isabel Cuesta Camacho