Now playing Next Europe Decoded Von der Leyen: Too right for the left and too left for the right? Ursula von der Leyen has presided over the most transformative years of the European Union in recent memory. But after weathering a string of extraordinary crises, her ideology might have gotten lost along the way. 13/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Green Deal founders amid shifting policy focus This week saw further signs that environmental legislation is slipping down the EU policy agenda as European leaders focus on industrial competitiveness and defence and Hungary prepares to take the helm of the rotating EU presidency. 12/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Packed mini-plenary edition, Newsletter Packed mini-plenary edition This week's key events presented by senior energy and environment correspondent Robert Hodgson 08/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Did Commission's Green Deal fulfil expectations? The Green Deal shaped Ursula von der Leyen's mandate in hopes of establishing the bloc as a pioneer in the fight against climate change. With the European Commission President's mandate drawing to a close, what were the main green achievements and which laws were held back by MEPs? 08/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Governments urged to reconsider bid to delay deforestation law Forest conservationists and environmental campaigners have reacted angrily to governments' efforts within the EU Council to water down a recently adopted law designed to protect forests both overseas and in Europe, before it has even come into effect. 28/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Strack-Zimmermann weighs in on von der Leyen, Orbán and the far right Her name is Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann and she is one of three lead candidates chosen by the European liberals for the upcoming EU elections. But what does she really think? 27/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. The EU Nature Restoration Law could stop us from destroying ourselves We have an opportunity to forge a path towards a future that is not only sustainable but also flourishing, Janez Potočnik writes. 22/03/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Critical materials mining approved despite green fears Latest EU legislation opens the door to mining activities for critical raw materials across the bloc though some lawmakers wanted more protection for local communities. 18/03/2024
Now playing Next Business 40% of large UK businesses are at risk of fines from greenwashing UK authorities have the power to fine a tenth of businesses' global turnover if greenwashing has been proven, and a recent report finds that almost half of big businesses in the UK are at risk. 17/03/2024
Now playing Next Poland Polish farmers protest against Ukrainian imports and EU Green Deal European farmers have called for changes to Green Deal restrictions and the re-imposition of customs duties on agricultural imports from Ukraine. 15/03/2024
Now playing Next Green News Euroviews. Farmers have nothing to fear from green and animal welfare reforms The current threat we face is existential. Our own health, and that of animals, nature and our planet are so closely linked that they must be considered together in the solutions we adopt, Debbie Tripley writes. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. This is how to save the European Green Deal To keep up with its climate ambitions, five priority areas must urgently be put at the forefront of the European green agenda, World Economic Forum's Marushia Gislén and Emmy van Enk write. 07/03/2024
Now playing Next Green News Euroviews. Deregulating green policies jeopardises Europe's competitiveness Of course, more needs to be done to promote European industry. But retreating from the vision of the Green Deal is not the answer, Mats Engström writes. 07/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Migration crackdown to Green Deal overhaul: Takeaways of EPP manifesto The centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) - which is topping the polls ahead of June’s European elections - is set to approve its manifesto on Wednesday as it kicks off its electoral campaign in Bucharest. 06/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Corporate sustainability rules in doubt after failing secretive national vote A new law requiring companies to check supply chains for slavery and pollution failed to overcome qualms from Rome and Berlin. 28/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News MEPs defy right-wing opposition and approve Nature Restoration Law The European Parliament gave on Tuesday the green-light to the Nature Restoration Law, defying a conservative push to bring down the bill. 27/02/2024
Now playing Next Climate EU Policy. Ministers pave way to reopen CAP – and make it less green Agricultural ministers meeting in Brussels today (26 February) backed the idea of reopening the EU’s farming subsidies scheme starting by dismantling its green architecture. 26/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Watch: Angry farmers dump manure and clash with police in Brussels Farmers from all over Europe marched into Brussels on Monday morning to protest against a varied range of issues, including low prices for their products, environmental regulation and free-trade deals. 26/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded In seeking re-election, von der Leyen has one real rival: herself Ursula von der Leyen is often hailed as the most transformational president of the European Commission since Jacques Delors. But could her legacy backfire as she seeks re-election? 20/02/2024
Now playing Next Euronews Debates Will Europe’s election affect the bloc’s energy and green goals? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IBERDROLA Can the EU electrify its energy systems, keep its climate promises and maintain stable energy prices after the European elections? What's needed to attract investors? What does it mean for consumers? We asked our panel of experts from politics, policy and industry. 16/02/2024
