24 October 2024
Episode 3413
40 minutes
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France announces a €100m aid package to support Lebanese citizens affected by the current conflict. Leaders descend on Berlin for the third annual Smart Mobility Summit hosted by Allianz. Plus: ‘The Global Countdown’ takes us to Uruguay.
24 October 2024
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Smart Mobility Summit lands in Berlin
The third annual Smart Mobility Summit hosted by Allianz is underway in Berlin. Politicians and industry leaders have congregated to discuss the latest in urban and rural mobility, data integration and the future of the automotive and aviation sectors. Co-host Hans-Peter Kleebinder tells us about the summit’s key aims.
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