Meloni to See Vance, Von Der Leyen as Leaders Gather in Rome
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni will hold talks with US Vice President JD Vance and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday afternoon, her office said, as a trade war looms and transatlantic relations adjust to an upset of long-held foreign policy norms.
The tripartite meeting come as world leaders gathered in Rome for Sunday's enthronement of Pope Leo XIV. Vance and von der Leyen last met in February in Paris.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Associated Press
22 minutes ago
- Associated Press
German regulator pushes for more fan control of soccer clubs like Bayer Leverkusen
BONN, Germany (AP) — Top German soccer clubs including Bayer Leverkusen and Leipzig face the prospect of handing over more control to fans after a regulator intervened. A statement Monday from Germany's antitrust regulator, the Federal Cartel Office, said it wants to see tighter enforcement of the rule known as 50-plus-1 which requires a soccer club's membership to have majority voting rights over how the team is run. The regulator said recent European court rulings suggest permanent exemptions from 50-plus-1 for last year's champion Leverkusen and fellow top-tier club Wolfsburg seem 'no longer possible.' It said efforts should be made in the future to ensure the club's professional soccer operations come under the control of membership organizations, but didn't name any deadline. Leverkusen and Wolfsburg were founded as workers' teams at major companies which own the clubs, with pharmaceutical giant Bayer at Leverkusen, and car manufacturer Volkswagen at Wolfsburg. Their long-term involvement led to the clubs getting exemptions from 50-plus-1. The regulator also said the German men's soccer league needs to ensure the clubs it oversees 'offer their fans the opportunity to become a new full member with voting rights.' That appears to affect Leipzig and its relationship with drinks giant Red Bull, though they weren't directly named by the regulator in Tuesday's statement. The club was founded by Red Bull in 2009 and is part of its international network of soccer clubs. It grants voting rights to far fewer people than most German clubs. Local media reported that only 23 members had the right to vote at Leipzig as of last year. ___ AP soccer:
Associated Press
26 minutes ago
- Associated Press
UK Personal Injury Market Report 2025: RTA Injuries Fall in the Last Three Years but Serious Injuries Remain the Same
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 16, 2025-- The 'UK Personal Injury Market Report 2025" has been added to offering. The 10th annual edition of the report that provides a review of the market, looking at the market structure, key issues and new developments, market size and trends, the key players, future market developments. Key Highlights Key Topics Covered: Executive Summary Market Structure Market Developments and Drivers The Key Players Market Size and Trends For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. View source version on CONTACT: Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager [email protected] For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900 KEYWORD: UNITED KINGDOM EUROPE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: LEGAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOURCE: Research and Markets Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/16/2025 06:26 AM/DISC: 06/16/2025 06:25 AM
Motor 1
38 minutes ago
- Motor 1
Ford Claims People Don't Care as Much About Engines Anymore
Ford believes the days when combustion engines defined a vehicle are largely behind us. It's not just because EVs are gaining traction worldwide at the expense of ICE cars. People don't care as much as they once did about what powers a car. Vice Chair John Lawler made this point during a Bernstein conference , arguing that customer interest in conventional engines is waning. 'I don't think that consumers really think about powertrains the way they did 30 years ago. Where [combustion engines] defined what a vehicle was; the horsepower, the displacement, the torque, and everything about the vehicle; I think a lot of that is gone." Photo by: Ford While you and I might be tempted to disagree with his statement, he's not wrong. The fact is, most people aren't car enthusiasts. The reality in 2025 is that most buyers have other priorities when shopping for a new vehicle. Whether it's design, infotainment, or safety and driver assistance systems, other factors now rank higher in the decision-making process. The waning interest in ICE can also be attributed to increasingly stringent emissions regulations. These are forcing most automakers to downsize, and with rare exceptions such as Toyota's three-cylinder GR Yaris or GR Corolla, a small engine typically doesn't stir much excitement. There used to be a far greater variety of interesting cars back in the 1990s, the era Lawler referenced. Those days are long gone and unlikely to return, especially in Europe, where all new cars sold from 2035 onward must be ICE-free. The four-cylinder AMG C63 is a prime example of how neutering a combustion engine is turning buyers away. The hybrid setup may make the sports sedan faster and more powerful on paper, but people still long for the old V-8. Ford is hanging on to its eight-cylinder in the Mustang, but the 5.0-liter engine makes the pony car a tough sell in Europe, where taxes on large-displacement, high-emission engines are skyrocketing. There's more to it than that. While cars are not dead , SUVs have taken over, and their buyers are more likely to care about other features than what's under the hood. Enthusiasts have always been a minority, but that niche is shrinking as the years pass. Frankly, there aren't as many cars to get excited about anymore, and with electrification looming, the worst may be yet to come for ICE-loving fans. But maybe it's not all doom and gloom. Sporty hybrids like the new Honda Prelude could keep the combustion engine alive a little longer. Synthetic fuels might gain traction in the coming years, and perhaps Toyota's hydrogen ICE technology has a future. Am I being overly optimistic? Probably. I do realize the days when enthusiasts were spoiled for choice are gone, but maybe automakers will find a way to keep the flame alive. Catch Up With Ford: The Ford Hot Hatch Is Officially Dead You Can Still Buy a New Ford Sedan Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Automotive News Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
