Christine Lagarde warns Europe must strengthen its economy as renewed tensions in the Middle East add fresh uncertainty to the global outlook. EU finance ministers meet in Brussels as the bloc considers new economic measures, trade restrictions on Israeli settlements and updated crypto rules.
On today's show:
Euronews' Maria Tadeo discusses her exclusive interview with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, who reflects on Europe's economic resilience, relations with the US and China, and France's political future.
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French Economy and Finance Minister Roland Lescure joins us from Brussels as EU finance ministers discuss Europe's economic outlook, the impact of renewed tensions in the Middle East, proposals for joint EU borrowing and the bloc's competitiveness.
Euronews' Mared Gwyn Jones explains the European Commission's proposal to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and the political challenges it faces before any measures can be adopted.
Euronews' Jakub Janas looks at the European Commission's plans to revisit the EU's crypto rules as Brussels seeks to keep pace with the rapidly evolving digital asset market.
Finally, we preview another key night at the FIFA World Cup after France reached the semi-finals with victory over Morocco, while Spain and Belgium prepare for a decisive quarter-final clash.
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