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Video. Ryanair CEO calls Ursula von der Leyen 'useless'

Summary by Euronews
Video. Michael O’Leary, CEO of Irish airline Ryanair, has criticised European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s green policies, arguing that they add “complexity and cost”. He also branded the European Parliament a “ship of fools”, claiming its green laws are driving up the cost of air travel.

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Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary today harshly criticized the EU institutions for the emissions tax that threatens European competitiveness, demanding that both American and Chinese airlines pay the same tax.

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RYANAIR BOSS Michael O'Leary called Ursula von der Leyen useless and announced more expensive flights and fewer routes due to the lack of EU reforms.

·Zagreb, Croatia
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Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary calls European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen "useless", accusing her and the EU of weakening European competitiveness.

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The CEO of the low-cost airline, Michael O'Leary, announced in an interview with Euronews that air tickets will become significantly more expensive in 2027, while saying that he is requiring foreign airlines to pay their share of environmental taxes.

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Euronews broke the news in Lyon, France on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
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