Thierry Breton, Top E.U. Commissioner, Resigns, Citing ‘Questionable Governance’
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Thierry Breton, Top E.U. Commissioner, Resigns, Citing ‘Questionable Governance’

The surprise resignation of Thierry Breton came after he accused Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, of pressuring France to nominate another candidate instead of him for commissioner.
E.U. Court Rebukes European Commission Over Covid Vaccine Contracts
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E.U. Court Rebukes European Commission Over Covid Vaccine Contracts

The court ruled that the European Commission wrongly withheld information, casting a shadow on its leader, Ursula von der Leyen, before a crucial vote on her future.
Renault’s Chief Calls for Airbus-Style E.V. Alliance
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Renault’s Chief Calls for Airbus-Style E.V. Alliance

The latest proposal comes from Luca de Meo, the C.E.O. of Renault Group, who is pushing for an Airbus-inspired alliance that would help European automakers fend off competition from cheaper Chinese-made electric vehicles.