A procession of trucks blocked the A35 motorway in Alsace to protest a new heavy goods vehicles tax set to be introduced in 2027. The tax aims to reduce transit traffic, which the government claims is necessary due to the high volume of transit vehicles using the route. Industry representatives argue that the tax could threaten their businesses due to already low profit margins. Local councillors are scheduled to vote on the proposal on October 21. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)