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Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. Could the microplastics ban be rewritten after its entry into force? Alarmingly, EU officials are bending over backwards to accommodate industry demands — with the real risk that what was once considered a sweeping ban will be gnawed away by caveats and exemptions, Hélène Duguy writes. 20/03/2024
Now playing Next Business Doing business in China getting tougher, European business group says The study echoes concerns that have been raised by European and US companies operating in China. Foreign investment fell 8% last year from a year earlier as companies recalibrated their commitments in the world’s second-largest economy. 20/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Exclusive poll shows which voters favour stronger EU powers As European voters prepare for elections in June, just over one in five want to see Brussels gain stronger powers, according to a Euronews-Ipsos poll published today. 20/03/2024
Now playing Next Ukraine EU agrees to sanction 30 Russians over Navalny's death Sanctions will include travel bans and asset freezes on prison officials responsible for Navalny's treatment. 19/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Analysis: The EU's €7.4-billion bet on Egypt comes with high risks After Tunisia and Mauritania, the European Union has found a new "strategic" partner to curb irregular migration: Egypt. 18/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. In the EU, rule of law backsliding keeps weakening our democracies Even in countries with strong democratic traditions, there are serious threats to the institutions, processes and freedoms that underpin free and open societies. And if left unchecked, the damage to democracy may be all but impossible to reverse, Eleanor Brooks and Jonathan Day write. 18/03/2024
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Now playing Next world news EU enlargement in the Western Balkans: Expectations and obstacles Despite the progress made by some Western Balkan countries such as North Macedonia and Albania, challenges remain when it comes to EU accession, including unresolved issues such as the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and the need for structural reforms 17/03/2024
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
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Now playing Next world news EU to revise Agricultural Policy in response to farmers protests The proposals would reduce governmental control on EU farmers and give them more space to adapt to environmental-related laws. 16/03/2024
Now playing Next Tech News The EU passed the first AI law. Tech experts say it’s ‘bittersweet’ In a world-first, the EU has passed legislation to regulate artificial intelligence but while some argue it does not go far enough, others say it could hurt companies with “additional constraints”. 16/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Euroviews. Misdiagnosing Ukraine's economy in the past requires a policy rethink If Ukraine never emerged as an economic powerhouse after three decades of faithfully following standard Western recommendations, perhaps it is time to try a different approach, Dmytro Boyarchuk writes. 15/03/2024
Now playing Next Gaza Ship carrying 200 tons of aid reaches Gaza Israel's refusal to allow substantial aid into the Gaza Strip has left its population facing famine and life-threatening medical supply shortages. 15/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy How far are we from paying taxes in cryptocurrencies in Europe? Paying taxes with digital currencies is actually already the reality in Switzerland, which is leading the European race to bring crypto finance into traditional banking systems. But why is it good for you and your money? 15/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Uganda's unique policy on refugees at risk, despite stable EU funding The Eastern African country provides accommodation and a plot of land to people fleeing wars in neighbouring countries, but the gap between needs and resources is increasing. 14/03/2024
Now playing Next Green News Euroviews. Long duration storage is an imperative for industrial decarbonisation Europe's industries are diverse, and so are its energy needs. But the common thread binding them is the need for sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective secure energy solutions, Julia Souder writes. 14/03/2024