Now playing Next Economy Euroviews. We deserve better than the digital euro Even if the digital euro began as an exploration into solving financial system friction and not just a way to outmanoeuvre the expansion of EU stablecoins, it now can evolve into something far worse, Marc Taverner writes. 13/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded All you need to know about the EU agriculture sector Disgruntled farmers have taken to the streets across the European Union. But how important is the agricultural sector to the bloc's economy? Euronews takes a closer look. 13/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Borrell slams US for deploring Gaza deaths while giving arms to Israel Josep Borrell has sharply criticised the Biden administration for lamenting the growing death toll in Gaza while, at the same time, providing Israel with weapons to prop up its military campaign. 12/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News UNRWA chief won't resign over allegations, hopes EU will keep funding UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said on Monday he had no intention of resigning and hoped the EU would continue to fund his agency, after allegations staff members were involved in the Hamas attack on Israel. 12/02/2024
Now playing Next Health news EU funds psychedelics study for palliative care patients The trial aims to understand if magic mushrooms can help treat depression and anxiety caused by incurable illnesses. 12/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Trump's threat to NATO allies sparks fierce backlash in Europe European leaders have decried Donald Trump's suggestion the US would not protect NATO members failing to meet the alliance’s spending target. 12/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. Europe's leadership should take the farmers' protests seriously The ability of enraged minorities to act should not be underestimated, as this poses significant political and electoral risks — the past few weeks have proven it, Radu Magdin writes. 11/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Euroviews. Europe must work together and develop space tech for its defence European spending on space lags behind that of the US and China. If it is to be a major player in the space area, and even simply have the technology to protect itself, a more sweeping, continent-wide approach is required, Jean-Francois Morizur writes. 09/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News MEPs call to action to combat Russian interference In a resolution adopted on Thursday, the European Parliament - troubled by the so-called "Russiagate" affair - called on the EU to take action to prevent the Kremlin from interfering in the European decision-making process. 08/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU reaches new deal to salvage law on platform workers The European Parliament and the Council struck on Thursday a new deal on a draft law to improve the conditions of platform workers, after the previous agreement had been derailed in a last-minute revolt. 08/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU debunks viral claims it is considering sanctions on Tucker Carlson The European Union has refuted reports that it is considering sanctions on American polemist Tucker Carlson for his controversial interview with Vladimir Putin, recorded during his trip to Moscow. 08/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Euroviews. Sledgehammer-style age verification tools won't make the web safer The proposed technological "solutions" cannot resolve what are actually much more complex societal issues, Ella Jakubowska and Viktoria Tomova write. 08/02/2024
Now playing Next Travel News EU travel update: Cost of Schengen visa set to rise in 2024 Schengen visas are required for citizens from non-EU countries that do not benefit from the EU and Schengen area's 90-day visa-free rule. 07/02/2024
Now playing Next Green News Euroviews. Supermarkets are the gatekeepers banishing people who grow what we eat Supermarkets offer cheap products, save us time, and let us participate in a globalised market for food. It's just our own farmers, our environment, and our health that have been paying the price, Eurof Uppington writes. 07/02/2024
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Can Europe resist the anti-LGBT politics of hate? As we navigate an increasingly tumultuous world laden with conflict, unconditional backing of equal rights for all will become increasingly essential for the well-being and resilience of minority groups within Europe, Camille Ogoti writes. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News New EU rules will criminalise 'paedophilia handbooks' and deepfakes The European Commission has proposed updated rules that expand the definition of child sexual abuse and lengthen the statute of limitations. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels recommends 90% emissions cut as the EU's 2040 climate target The European Union must slash greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, Brussels said on Tuesday in a recommendation aimed at ensuring climate neutrality becomes a reality by mid-century. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Climate Euroviews. Europe’s clean industrial strategy demands more strategic investment A competitive clean industrial strategy is not just a necessity; it is a strategic imperative. And as such, it requires the financial means to be delivered, Hernan del Valle writes. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Von der Leyen ditches contentious pesticide law amid farmer protests Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday the withdrawal of a contentious law that aimed to reduce the use of pesticides across the European Union, marking the first defeat of the Green Deal. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Borrell asks EU countries to stop exporting weapons except to Ukraine Member states should temporarily halt exports of weapons to countries other than Ukraine, Josep Borrell said on Monday, asking governments to take a "political decision" and step up ammunition supplies. 05/02/2024