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  • Thursday, 3 October, 2024
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    Also in this newsletter: Will tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles hurt the green transition?

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    UK and EU pledge to hold regular leaders’ summits from 2025

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  • Wednesday, 2 October, 2024
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    Also in this newsletter: don’t expect a new European Commission before December

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  • Wednesday, 2 October, 2024
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    Madrid blocked sale of Spanish trainmaker Talgo for political reasons, says Ganz-MáVag chief

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  • Wednesday, 2 October, 2024
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    Profit warnings have come from a sector facing weak sales at home, intense competition in China and slowing EV demand

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  • Tuesday, 1 October, 2024
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    Starmer looks for post-Brexit ‘reset’ in meeting with EU leaders

    UK prime minister travels to Brussels for talks on improving ties with bloc amid warnings not to expect an easy ride

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  • Tuesday, 1 October, 2024
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    Ireland promises cost-of-living help and tax cuts as election looms

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  • Tuesday, 1 October, 2024
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    French Prime Minister Michel Barnier announces tax rises and spending cuts

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