Marche arrière dangereuse de l’UE sur le moteur thermique
- EU is considering reversing the ban on new sale of thermal engine vehicles from 2035.
- European Commission's suggestion to allow sale of hybrid and electric vehicles equipped with gasoline range extenders post 2035 challenges goals of European green pact.
- The emission reduction would decrease from 100% to 90% compared to 2021.
- These concessions are seen as a significant retreat in the European bloc's environmental policy over the past five years.
- Automotive industry's difficulties are largely due to their own strategic decisions, not EU's imposition.
- Delaying the shift to electric vehicles may benefit Chinese industry that is continuously enhancing its technology and marketing.
- Betting on plug-in hybrids is of limited interest for protecting the European auto industry.
Conclusion: EU needs to speed up and not delay the shift to electric vehicles. Allowing more electric vehicles will help the European industry move out of its slump.
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El presidente se aviene a cooperar un año después de la dana
- Pedro Sánchez has neglected the Valencian Community following the worst human disaster in recent Spanish history.
- Sánchez refused to meet with Carlos Mazón due to partisan reasons.
- No financial progress was made after meeting with the new regional president, Juanfran Pérez Llorca.
- A joint commission on the dana was agreed.
- The lack of institutional coordination over this year is a scandal.
- The explanations provided by Ángel Víctor Torres are unconvincing.
- Sánchez has not visited the areas affected by the floods.
- The president should apologize to the victims and admit the truth about the dana.
- The challenge of reconstruction will not be easy.
Conclusion: Pedro Sanchez's actions towards the Valencian Community have been marked by neglect and lack of institutional coordination.
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El indulto del coche de combustión, por Editorial
- Germany's automotive industry has gained time in decarbonization as the European Commission has renounced the implementation of all-electric vehicles from 2035.
- Instead of the previous ban, automobile manufacturers are now to aim for a 90% reduction in emissions compared with 2021 levels.
- Germany applauds the decision, while Spain and France are calling for more ambitious goals to combat the climate crisis.
- Procrastination allows the European automotive industry to gain time to adapt and to continue selling combustion models.
- The European Commission has accepted the 'technology neutrality' principle, that all types of vehicle, not just electric ones, that meet minimum pollution requirements may be authorized to circulate.
- The decision undermines credibility in decarbonization efforts, creates confusion among consumers, distorts the market, and harms companies that bet on electric mobility.
Conclusion: The European Commission's decision to renounce the all-electric goal has created a win-lose situation and disrupted confidence in decarbonization efforts. Compensatory measures and more support for the electric mobility sector are necessary.
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Opinion | A Free World Needs a Strong America
- The Trump administration has drastically shifted the role and perceptions of US military power.
- War tactics have shifted from defense, deterrence and cooperation to aggression and arms sales for self profit.
- The Trump administration has downplayed the importance of alliances and fidelity to democratic values.
- Trump argues the strategic shift is justified by the increasing threat posed by China and Russia.
- The president has favored financial gains and downplayed the importance of soft power.
- The administration has discarded democratic values and principles for national interest.
Conclusion: Trump's focus on profits and disregard for democratic values threatens national security and the US's position as a global leader. There is an urgent need to revert to the strategies and approaches that led to the victory in the Cold War.
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La hora de Europa
- Trump's strategy to end the war in Ukraine indicates that Europe cannot rely on its transatlantic relationship with the United States for security.
- Trump has dismissed European allies and worse, Ukraine itself.
- The EU should not depend on the US for its defense or automatically submit to its political changes.
- The EU urgently needs its own plan, and decisions cannot be sabotaged by illiberal governments.
- It is essential to recognise and address the great humanitarian damage caused by Russian aggression in Ukraine.
- Europe must fully support Ukraine and recognise its sovereignty.
- Europe cannot tolerate the territorial mutilation of a sovereign country.
- Russia has no intention of stopping the war, and a unified and coordinated response is needed in Europe.
Conclusion: Europe needs to build its independence from US policies, strengthen its unity, and take robust coordinated actions to support Ukraine against Russian aggression.
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Nomination du gouvernement Bayrou : le Premier ministre veut peser face à l’Elysée
- There will be a new government by Christmas, headed by François Bayrou, including heavyweight figures like Elisabeth Borne and Gérald Darmanin.
- Manuel Valls has been tasked with handling the thorny issue of Overseas territories.
- The appointment of a newcomer to Bercy could run counter to Bayrou's attempt at exerting influence.
- Without signaling to the left, Bayrou's government may be at risk of being censured.
- The absence of Xavier Bertrand in the government may indicate some risk regarding its relationship with the RN.
Conclusion: Bayrou's new government seems to be trying to balance politics with the inclusion of heavyweights, but this could result in internal conflicts and potential censorship issues.
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The Guardian view on Macron, Scholz and Europe’s future: a question of ambition | Editorial
- The French president has called for an EU reset to combat the threat of the far-right.
- Signs of a significant rightward shift in Europe are unmistakable, with parties such as the Rassemblement National in France and AfD in Germany polling well ahead of rivals.
- Despite internal rifts, these radical right-wing parties have substantial financial backing.
- Emmanuel Macron argues that a massive investment in challenges such as the green transition and defence boost can help combat this rise of illiberal extremism.
- It has been suggested that these investments can be financed by joint borrowing tools like those successfully rolled out during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Macron's approach clashes with traditional German views on the desirability of shared European debt.
- Macron is pursuing a long-term vision similar to that of Alexander Hamilton post-American Revolution, aiming to bind together the various components of the European Union.
Conclusion: Though hurdles in countries like France and Germany make the prospects of a shift ahead of the upcoming elections look slim, Macron has highlighted the need for a fiscal reset in the interest of growth, unity, and solidarity.
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Adoctrinamiento y sectarismo: el despilfarro con Broncano
- The contract of RTVE with El Terrat to sign David Broncano is more than 28 million euros for two seasons.
- The contract conditions are very advantageous for the producer and RTVE commits to maintain the program regardless of its audience.
- The contract generated controversy and precipitated a crisis in the public corporation.
- Broncano's signing seeks to modernize TVE and improve its audience data.
- The drawback is that the focus is shifting more towards entertainment and the nightly news time has been cut.
- The decision to compete in the prime time slot with El Hormiguero points to Moncloa's intention to mitigate the social influence of Pablo Motos.
- It is doubtful that the program can attract an older age bracket on television.
- The 28 million expense is questionable, especially compared to the costs of other concerning projects.
- Broncano's signing is associated with the government's tactics to politicize public television.
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Editorial | Sequía e inversiones pendientes
- Catalonia is facing a severe shortage of rainfall, which has depleted the internal basins' reservoirs.
- Soon, the Catalonian government might declare a drought emergency in the area of Barcelona and the Ter-Llobregat supply system.
- The scarcity of water can lead to severe restrictions affecting most of the Catalan population.
- The lack of investment and progressiveness in implementing the necessary reforms have exacerbated the problem.
- Responsibilities of the problem are not exclusive to the current government and local councils but also previous ones.
Conclusion: The severity of the current situation could be the definitive push to take all necessary measures to better cope with future droughts.
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