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Hungarian EU presidency to tackle tricky Danube project

Hungary, taking over the EU's rotating six-month presidency next January, will have to deal with controversial economic and environmental issues surrounding a new project along the river Danube.

Should ferry scows be adjusted to the depth of Europe's second longest river, or should its depth be adapted to the existing fleet - this difference in perspective best summarizes a collision of interests between ship lobbies and environmentalist groups.

Following a couple of preliminary ...

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