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Now playing Next Europe News All eyes on Ursula von der Leyen as EU candidates get ready to debate The top contenders to preside over the European Commission are on Monday scheduled to face off against the incumbent – and frontrunner. 29/04/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Turkish kebabs turn to Europe for protected status Türkiye has filed an application to grant its best-known foodstuff the same EU protection as Neapolitan pizza and Spanish jamon serrano. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Chinese Nuctech raided in foreign subsidies investigation The EU Commission has used new powers to raid a Chinese surveillance company under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation – in a move that will further complicate ties with Beijing. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU launches probe into Chinese procurement of medical devices The European Commission has launched a probe to examine how China favours its domestic companies in tenders for medical devices and weigh possible tit-for-tat measures. 24/04/2024
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