Ryanair CEO calls EU chief Ursula von der Leyen 'useless' and demands tax on US and Chinese airlines

What happened

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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