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Josep Maria Recasens i Comes

Spanish politician (1918-2013)

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Renault reaches labour deal with Spanish unions, unlocking five new electrified models for Palencia and Valladolid plants
A pre-agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement between Renault Spain and majority unions UGT and CCOO has averted strikes and secured the future of its Palencia and Valladolid factories, bringing the company's first electric vehicle production to Spain.
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Indra Appoints Renault Executive Josep Maria Recasens as New CEO to End Governance Crisis
Spanish defense and technology firm Indra has appointed Josep Maria Recasens, a senior Renault executive, as its new CEO, replacing José Vicente de los Mozos and aiming to stabilize its leadership.

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A banana stolen, a tanker boarded, and a president threatened

France seizes a Russian shadow tanker in the Atlantic as Iran suspends peace talks and threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz

French naval commandos intercepted a sanctioned Russian tanker in the Atlantic on Sunday, triggering a furious Kremlin response. The operation came as Iran suspended all dialogue with the United States and renewed threats to block the Strait of Hormuz, while Israeli strikes hit Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs.

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The coordinated suspension of the EU's New Pact by three frontline states and the Commission's threat of legal action represent a critical enforcement crisis at the heart of the common asylum system.

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Renault reaches labour deal with Spanish unions, unlocking five new electrified models for Palencia and Valladolid plants

Indra Appoints Renault Executive Josep Maria Recasens as New CEO to End Governance Crisis