German industry influential in von der Leyen contacts; EU public divided on Ukraine war outlook and peace terms
- German industry well-represented in von der Leyen's contacts
- Majorities in Hungary, Greece, Italy want allies to push Ukraine to settle
- Russia can sustain war effort for 2-3 years per defense study
- EU climate plan could mean less meat, carbon labeling, more bikes by 2040
- Majorities in 3 EU countries think Ukraine will lose the war