Now playing Next Europe News Brussels admits link between COVID cash delays and EU values respect Hungary and Poland, accused of disrespecting EU values, are both waiting for Brussels to approve their COVID recovery cash. 10/09/2021
Now playing Next Turkey Sofagate: von der Leyen says seating snub in Turkey was due to sexism Ursula von der Leyen promises to defend women's rights after saying she felt "hurt" by a seating snub during a meeting with male leaders in Turkey earlier this month. 27/04/2021
Now playing Next Europe News EU's Michel 'hasn't slept well' since chair gaffe in Turkey Footage shows the awkward moment Michel and Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan took the two top seats, leaving von der Leyen left wondering where she should sit. Eventually, she withdrew to a sofa, some distance from the two men. 08/04/2021
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Now playing Next Europe News EU will have 400M COVID vaccine doses by June, says von der Leyen If no other vaccines are obtained in the meantime, that's only enough doses to inoculate fewer than half of the EU's 447 million population. 03/02/2021
Now playing Next Europe News EU threatens to block vaccine exports over AstraZeneca delivery delays "In the future, all companies producing vaccines against COVID-19 in the EU will have to provide early notification whenever they want to export vaccines to third countries," the bloc's Health Commissioner said following a call with AstraZeneca. 25/01/2021
Now playing Next world news EU travel bans: Bloc leaders agree to keep borders open...for now Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Commission, says all non-essential travel should be strongly discouraged both within a country and across borders. 22/01/2021
Now playing Next world news Five reasons why the new Digital Services Act matters "I really wouldn't want to be in the European Commission's shoes right now," Jan Penfrat, senior policy advisor at EDRi said. "We need to find smart solutions for this that protect people's fundamental rights because the internet isn't going to go away." 15/12/2020
Now playing Next world news EU to sign deal for up to 160 million doses of Moderna vaccine European Commission President von der Leyen announced the “good news” saying the EU would sign a contract Wednesday for up to 160 million does of the Moderna vaccine. 17/11/2020
Now playing Next Europe News Sweden opposes Brussels proposal for EU minimum wage guarantee Brussels is proposing to introduce a legal guarantee for a minimum wage in the EU but leave individual countries to determine how much it will be. 28/10/2020
Now playing Next Europe News EU begin legal action against Malta & Cyprus over 'golden passports' The schemes saw the EU countries grant nationality — and thereby freedom to move around the 27-member bloc — in exchange for money or investment. 20/10/2020
Now playing Next Europe News Hungary calls for EU's Jourova to quit over 'sick democracy' comment Orban's spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs said that Jourova's comments were "inappropriate and unacceptable". 29/09/2020
Now playing Next world news What is the EU's new migration pact and how has it been received? Experts have criticised some aspects of the EU's new pact on migration and asylum, particularly the faster border procedures and emphasis on returns. 24/09/2020
Now playing Next Europe News New EU migration pact aims to increase member state contributions The long-overdue migration and asylum policy is set to be unveiled with mandatory measures on how to manage migration. 23/09/2020
Now playing Next world news EU votes in favour of sanctions on Belarus' Lukashenko The non-binding resolution was passed 574 for and 37 against with 82 abstentions. 16/09/2020
Now playing Next world news State of the Union: Key takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech The speech to MEPs setting out the Commission's priorities comes as Europe faces huge challenges including the pandemic, the economy, migration, climate change and Brexit. 16/09/2020
Now playing Next world news Ireland set to lose key trade portfolio after reshuffle of EU top team Latvia's Valdis Dombrovskis is set to be the EU's new trade commissioner, while Ireland's Mairead McGuinness has been given the financial services portfolio. 08/09/2020
Now playing Next world news Britain must abide by European data rules after Brexit, EC says Boris Johnson has said that the UK will forge its own path on data protection after Brexit. The European Commission doesn't agree. 24/06/2020
Now playing Next Europe News Summer holiday rescue package? EU set out plan to save your vacation With lockdowns being lifted and summer months approaching, the EU is looking at how citizens can safely travel - an issue critical for saving the tourism industry. 13/05/2020
Now playing Next Europe News EU Commission President offers 'heartfelt apology' to Italy, as MEPs debate coronavirus response "Too many were not there on time when Italy needed a helping hand at the very beginning" von der Leyen admitted during a debate with MEPs over the EU's coronavirus response. 16/04/2020