Category: EU
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ENI vs Microsoft: Does the EU Apply a Double Standard in Competition Law?
Microsoft vs ENI in EU competition enforcement. A comparative analysis of enforcement approaches in digital and energy markets. Hard enforcement versus negotiated remedies in EU antitrust cases.
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Belgian MEP calls out European Parliament for failing its mandate
Belgian MEP calls out European Parliament for failing its mandate
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Greenpeace blames US companies for sabotaging EU plastic law
McDonald’s and Coca-Cola caught trying to gut Europe’s landmark plastics law months before it takes effect
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EU to Phase Out Soy-based Biofuels
European Union to Phase Out the Use of Soy-based Biofuels
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European Economic and Social Committee in the middle of corruption scandal
The secretary general has been accused of misappropriating public funds and channeling contracts to her friends and family.
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Germany is loosing patience with the European Commission
One of the proposed measure includes “cutting staff numbers in the European institutions.”
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EU plastic trends: prepare for the worse
What briefing should you give to your corporate EU affairs department?
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Public Money for Big Oil? Questions Sent to the EIB About Its Financing of ENI
Public Money for Big Oil? Questions Sent to the European Investment Bank About Its Financing of ENI
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EU is losing the global competition by betting on Bio-economy
Here’s a summary of global competition based on McKinsey insights.
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EU policies have destroyed french sugar industry
Source Sorry, the social media post is in French. EU policies have effectively dismantled France’s last family-owned sugar company. By allowing tariff-free Ukrainian sugar imports to support the war effort, the EU has favored massive agro-industrial corporations over small-scale family players. Our politicians are complicit in this destruction of the European food supply. View this…
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EU PPWR Guidance
Personal Remarks Lobbyists have done a great job. The European Commission is once again avoiding taking the bull by the horns and addressing the real, fundamental issues. Congratulations to the lobbyists. In the end, it’s just another legal document that doesn’t truly change anything. That said, I believe the PPWR will eventually lead to significant…
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European Commission Releases Videos to Prepare for Energy Crisis
The European Commission has released several videos to help EU citizens prepare for the upcoming energy crisis.
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Vioneo Bioplastics says no to EU hundred millions subsidy
Vioneo would rather be sent to the moon than having to deal with communist European Commission 😂
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EU politicians have no brains according to Putin (Video)
Putin is right on this one. Europe has no shortage of politicians, yet we still seem to take every possible wrong turn. From a geopolitical and geostrategic perspective, the consequences have been disastrous for Europe.
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Shell CEO: Energy shortage to hit EU in April
Personal Remarks EU citizens are about to foot the bill for the bloc’s ‘masterclass’ in geopolitics. Source Energy shortages in Europe could hit by next month, warns Shell CEO
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Ukraine bombs oil and gas infrastructure supplying Europe
The port of Primorsk is Russia’s largest oil export terminal on the Baltic Sea, acting as the endpoint for the Baltic Pipeline System (BPS), which transports oil from West Siberia and northern Russia, as of March 2026. Due to recent drone attacks, export operations were suspended in March 2026, creating significant shipping bottlenecks for crude…
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The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws
According to this quote, the EU is becoming more and more corrupt.
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Cuban man finds solution to EU energy crisis
A Cuban man has single-handedly solved the EU energy crisis, and the European Commission should pay him €10 million for his invention.
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EU PPWR is a complete failure
The European Circular Economy: Now Circulating Mostly Microplastics The European Commission has launched yet another consultation on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Citizens, stakeholders, industry representatives and lobbyists are invited to provide feedback on how Europe should manage packaging waste. The same stakeholders who helped design the system that produced Europe’s packaging waste…
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Stubb Backs “Hormuz-for-Ukraine” Trade to Secure Trump’s Support
Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggests that Europe could strike a trade deal with US President Donald Trump. Under this deal, the European Union would assist the US with military support to clear the Strait of Hormuz. In return, the US would have to help Ukraine secure a better position at the negotiating table. Source Hormuz…
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Belgian PM is smartest man in the European room
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever maintains that it is in Europe’s strategic interest to pursue a peace settlement with Russia He advocates for the normalisation of relations with Moscow to ensure the security and affordability of Europe’s energy supply, arguing that such a move is “common sense”. Many officials in the European Commission and…
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How the Greens destroyed European Nuclear leadership (Video)
The politician responsible for undermining France’s nuclear dominance has left the public feeling betrayed. By dismantling France’s nuclear edge, these politicians have betrayed their own citizens. It’s as if they’re actively rooting against their own country. Watch View this post on Instagram A post shared by Factuel (@factuelofficiel)
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Day One as Energy Advisor to the European Commission
This is satire. Relax. Imagine that the European Commission, in a moment of pure desperation during the current geopolitical energy fiasco, decides to hire me as their special advisor on energy policy. No committees.No task forces.No 600-page impact assessments. Just me. Naturally, I take my responsibilities very seriously. Day 1 — Hour 1 — Minute…
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Zelensky threatens to kill EU & NATO head of state
“Tensions between Ukraine and Hungary have escalated following a diplomatic row over energy transit and financial aid. On March 5, 2026, President Zelenskyy issued a sharp warning to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, suggesting he would give Orbán’s ‘address’ to Ukrainian soldiers if Hungary continues to block a €90 billion EU aid package. This aid is currently…
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EU Chemical sector is collapsing due to dysfunctional EU policies
Source Chemical plant closures rate surges six-fold in Europe since 2022, new report finds
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Why plastic recycling companies are leaving Europe?
For decades, the plastics and chemical industries operated with virtually no oversight regarding waste management. The European Commission’s regulatory framework existed only on paper; officials remained insulated in Brussels, never verifying if actual recycling took place. This allowed industry players to be treated like royalty while they sold the public a “recycling” illusion…. yes, the…
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European Commission declares war on Iran
European Commission President Ursula von der Clown has reportedly declared what insiders describe as a “strongly worded administrative disagreement” with Iran — the most serious level of conflict ever approved in triplicate by EU bureaucracy. In response, the European Commission unveiled a devastating sanctions package designed after months of consultation, stakeholder meetings, and at least…
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US to EU: Your bureaucrats are not entitled to anonymity
European Commission officials are insisting on anonymity for themselves while pursuing policies that would eliminate online anonymity for users inside and outside Europe.
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Controversies and Scandals Involving EU Trade Commissioners and DG Trade
Dear ChatGPTn, Please write an article examining controversies and scandals involving EU Trade Commissioners and the Directorate-General for Trade (DG Trade).
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Ex European Commissioner hit by the Epstein Files
Peter Mandelson was European Commissioner for Trade from 2004 to 2008.
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Ban Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics
Soil biodegradable mulch films must be banned
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Envalior to end production in Antwerp due to bad EU trade policies
220 jobs at risk as chemical company plans to end production at Antwerp site
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The biggest plastic industry scandals in the EU? (ChatGPT)
Hi ChatGPT, what are the Biggest plastic industry scandals in the EU?
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Petition for the EU Bioeconomy Promoted by Catia Bastioli (CEO of Novamont)
In the EU, the bioeconomy generates over €3 trillion in turnover and supports 17.42 million jobs. From 2014 to 2021, the bio-based industries’ turnover grew by 5.8%, reaching approximately €55 billion.
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Dynamics of European Financial Markets explained (Video)
The financial markets were made so complex to make sure nobody understands how they really work and to enable the middle man (banker) to thrive on this complexity. This article will be deleted in 24 h. The video lasts 3 minutes.
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Trump congratulates Europe for emission reduction
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Townhall Media (@townhallmedia)
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Neste to receive EU Innovation Fund support for developing a new co-processing technology
https://www.neste.com/news/neste-to-receive-eu-innovation-fund-support-for-developing-a-new-co-processing-technology
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Algenesis Labs Partners with Safic-Alcan to Bring Soleic® Sustainable Materials to Europe
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/algenesis-labs-partners-with-safic-alcan-to-bring-soleic-sustainable-materials-to-europe-302585889.html
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Ursula von der Leyen makes a freedom of Speech blooper (Video)
Ursula telling a protester that he has freedom of speech in the EU and that he would be arrested in Russia … while he’s being arrested 😂 Watch the video
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Bioplastics Truce and change of editorial line
I’m going to change the editorial line of Bioplastics News and make a truce with European Bioplastics members. Here’s why…
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ECESP’s new Coordination Group has been selected
https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/coordination-group
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The Poshest Belgian Avenue is a landfill
The Avenue Louise is the poshest avenue in the capital of Europe (Brussels, Belgium). Belgians pay more than 55 % income tax and 21 % VAT … but still, the government and the European Commission cannot clean the Avenue properly. The avenue is filthy, full of waste and litter.
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Plastic packaging waste in the EU: 35.3 kg per person
https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20251022-1
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Biomanufacturing is predicted to be worth up to 30 trillion euros in the next 20 years (Video)
30 Trillion 😂😂😂. I’m sure people at the European Commission believe this.
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Tipping point: Threats to jobs and growth in Europe’s chemical sector
https://www.oxfordeconomics.com/resource/tipping-point-threats-to-jobs-and-growth-in-europes-chemical-sector
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ADNOC Nears EU Approval for €14.7B Covestro Takeover
EU chemical industry is falling apart. Europe will soon have no chemical industrial assets. The EU should block this decision. The European Commission has no industrial policy
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Message to the European Commission (FREE)
Please stop annoying citizens and industry with your red tape and your crazy little rules. It’s not working. This is a FREE article
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Industry Concerned Over Proposed Increase of EU Plastic Packaging Levy
This is the result of lobbying activities done by European Bioplastics (ENI, TotalEnergies, BASF). They wanted to make virgin plastic more expensive (through EU levy) to make compostable plastic more competitive.
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Natural fibre campaign reaches 70 members
https://www.ecotextile.com/2025101060328/radar/natural-fibre-campaign-reaches-70-members
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Cost price and blunder of tethered plastic bottle caps in the EU
According to a PwC study conducted for Unesda (the EU soft drinks association), the soft drinks industry invested between €2.7 billion and €8.7 billion in the development and implementation of tethered caps for plastic bottles. Blunder I heard a lecture by Bart De Wever (Belgian Prime Minister), who said that because of tethered caps, plastic…
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INEOS CEO says EU is killing the chemical industry
The European Union is mismanaged by the European Commission. The EU is less than the sum of its part. Western Europe used to run the whole world, now Europe looks like a fancy fair run by WEF bobos.
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EU project FABULOSE receives 3.5 million euros for animal-free leather alternatives
https://idw-online.de/en/news859313
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Europe’s Bioeconomy Strategy must be industrial to succeed
https://www.euractiv.com/opinion/europes-bioeconomy-strategy-must-be-industrial-to-succeed
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European Commission and European Bioplastics agree on a new bioplastics label
Ridiculousness is not lethal.
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European collaboration to bring PHA-based biodegradable barrier coatings to market
https://packagingeurope.com/news/european-collaboration-to-bring-pha-based-biodegradable-barrier-coatings-to-market/13402.article
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European Commission censorship
The European Commission asks me to remove content from the website. This is a FREE article
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Why EU failed its global leadership
The European Union failed because it became less than the sum of its parts: UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain …etc. This is a FREE article.
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EU delays deforestation law again, as Indonesian palm oil sector pushes for smallholder exemptions
https://www.eco-business.com/news/eu-delays-deforestation-law-again-as-indonesian-palm-oil-sector-pushes-for-smallholder-exemptions
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Commission considers ‘lottery’ awards for Horizon Europe
European Commission implies that there has been cheating in the attribution of EU funding. Well, everyone knew that. Who’s going to be punished? No one? And who says that the lottery process will happen without cheating?
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CBE JU report on competitive bioeconomy for a sustainable future
Download Read https://www.cbe.europa.eu/publication/cbe-ju-competitive-bioeconomy-sustainable-future
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CBE JU call closes with 248 project proposals submitted
https://www.cbe.europa.eu/news/cbe-ju-call-closes-248-project-proposals-submitted
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Bioplastics made in Italy … a fraudulent claim allowed by the EU
And then you wonder why the EU economy is collapsing.
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Exxon pauses European plastic recycling plans over draft EU rules
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/land-use-biodiversity/exxon-pauses-european-plastic-recycling-plans-over-draft-eu-rules-2025-09-17
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The EU increases disproportionate taxation instead of promoting circularity
https://petcore-europe.prezly.com/the-eu-increases-disproportionate-taxation-instead-of-promoting-circularity
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ECHA announces timeline for PFAS restriction evaluation
https://echa.europa.eu/-/echa-announces-timeline-for-pfas-restriction-evaluation
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Eni vs CBE JU
The following email was sent to the Circular Bio-Based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) on 1st September 2025 at 12.11. This is a FREE article
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Plastics Value Chain Demands Immediate Action to Save EU Industry
The EU recycling industry is collapsing overnight. Let me explain why. FREE article
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European plastic recycling industry faces ‘imminent collapse’
https://www.plasticsrecyclers.eu/news/wave-of-surging-plastic-recycling-plant-closures-hits-europe
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Why did Ursula relocate to the EU Commission Building?
Why did Ursula von der Leyen choose to relocate inside the Berlaymont building? FREE
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EU is in economic crisis and the Plastic industry is the canary in the coal mine
EU is sliding in an economic crisis due to the European Commission’s mismanagement. This is a FREE article
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The WEF Baby foundation supports a EU Circular Economy Act
https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/news/the-foundation-signs-a-joint-letter-on-the-eu-circular-economy-act
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Plastics Europe circularity director urges recycled content targets in UN treaty
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/un-plastic-treaty-circularity.html
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European Commission pushes Circular Economy Act with public consultation
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/eu-circular-economy-act-public-consultation.html
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Tariffs deal leads to Anti-Americanism, but where does it come from?
Europeans believe that they’re the butt of the joke regarding the latest EU-US tariff deal. Ursula von der Leyen betrayed the Europeans. She accepted a 15% tariff on EU goods with no countermeasure on US goods. She promised to invest € 600 billions in the US …. however, she doesn’t have the mandate to do…
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EU Bio-Economy is a copy of US Post War Cheese industry (video)
To make a long story short, the tax payer is the dupe.
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China knows in advance when and where EU biofuels audits are done
https://energy.ec.europa.eu/news/commission-concludes-examination-potential-chinese-biofuel-imports-fraud-2025-07-18_en
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EU Commission’s support for chemically-recycled beverage bottles faces scrutiny
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/eu-chemical-recycling-bottle-rules.html
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EU public consultation on Green-listing certain waste for the purposes of shipments to recovery between Member States
Read https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/news-and-events/all-news/eu-public-consultation-green-listing-certain-waste-purposes-shipments-recovery-between-member-states#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=6a727e6c-fc1a-4f82-a2b8-53a362b90200
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Unlocking agricultural biomass for Europe’s bio-based packaging transition
Read https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/agricultural-biomass-bio-based-packaging-europe.html
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New EU budget
Ursula von der Leyen intends to keep giving public money to her friends. Most EU citizens are completely disinterested in EU politics
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EU Commission policies have destroyed the chemical industry
Read https://commission.europa.eu/news-and-media/news/plan-stronger-eu-chemical-industry-2025-07-08_en https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_1755
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European project targets bioproducts from olive waste
Read https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news/european-project-to-convert-olive-waste-to-green-energy-and-bioplastics
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European Project Turns to Strawberry Waste to Develop Bioplastics for Packaging
Does anyone believe strawberry waste ca be a reliable feedstock to produce plastic? The answer is no. Strawberry waste should be composted.
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End-of-life Vehicle Regulation – crucial differences in EU Council and Parliament approach
Read https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2025/07/09/11117925/end-of-life-vehicle-regulation-crucial-differences-in-eu-council-and-parliament-approach
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European Commission creates diversion with Lantmannen cartel to avoid critisism from Novamont cover up
Some EU Commission officials with whom I have spoken are frowning their eyebrows as to why the Commission didn’t investigate the Novamont cartel. The EU Commission antitrust dpt had to come up with a diversion to make us believe they’re working hard. We all know, nobody is working at the Commission in July and August.
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