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Political courage would have left fuel taxes untouched, say sector bosses

Transport and infrastructure leaders are accusing National and Labour of cowardice for pulling back on planned tax increases.

  • Government delays four fuel excise increases over four years.
  • Transport firms accuse coalition of lacking political courage.
  • Delayed taxes intended to save voters money but cost country more.

Von der Leyen set to deliver major speech on Europe’s space policy

The speech is the first ever by the Commission president dedicated solely to space policy at a moment of heightened security concern over satellites.

  • Ursula von der Leyen to speak on space policy at Paris summit
  • European Space Shield unveiled to protect EU satellites
  • French President Macron convenes two-day International Space Summit

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