Now playing Next Ukraine Euroviews. Disability rights in Ukraine are a litmus test for democracy When Ukraine emerges from conflict, the country has the promise to rebuild itself as a model for a free, fair, and inclusive society. Ensuring that the rights of people with disabilities are respected will be a major test of how well it succeeds, Virginia Atkinson and Yuliia Sachuk write. 19/01/2024
Now playing Next Business Euroviews. We cannot let a skills gap slow down green transition opportunities By providing the right opportunities and training, current workers will benefit from new opportunities and younger generations will not only inherit a better climate but also the means to thrive, Ignacio Galán writes. 18/01/2024
Now playing Next Ethiopia Euroviews. Somalia-Ethiopia jitters could plunge the Horn of Africa into chaos A breakout of a war between Ethiopia and Somalia would carry catastrophic consequences not just for the region, but for Africa as a whole, Mohamed El-Bendary writes. 18/01/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. Norway's latest plan for Arctic deep sea mining will inevitably sink Norway’s decision to open up the Arctic to mining may just be the spark that torches the industry’s entire future, Louisa Casson writes. 17/01/2024
Now playing Next Sport Euroviews. The European Super League case has woken up a sleeping giant After the Court of Justice of the European Union's December ruling, the last thing FIFA and UEFA want is to have a fragmentation of mini-regulations imposed by courts all over the EU, Dr Assimakis Komninos writes. 17/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Euroviews. What Europe needs to do to survive a changing world order The growing trend of de-dollarisation, China's economic resilience, unprecedented flows of oil and gas and the opening of new markets as a result of active geopolitical flashpoints around the world are just some of the features of a changing world order, Osama Rizvi writes. 16/01/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. Could Taylor Swift stop the rise of the far right in Europe? The upcoming European election is a pivotal test for established political forces, notably in France and Germany, as they navigate uncharted territory for the first time since WWII, Georgios Samaras writes. 16/01/2024
Now playing Next Business Euroviews. The Red Sea conflict may see Europe's economic concerns heighten All the goods and merchandise travelling by container will not only reach their destination late but prices will now reflect increased costs. This will mean higher prices on shelves which, in turn, will lead to an overall increase in inflation, Osama Rizvi writes. 15/01/2024
Now playing Next Money Euroviews. Are we trading Bitcoin’s price for its centralisation? We can protect Bitcoin’s long-term value by diversifying how and where we invest in it and keeping a close eye on the custody practices and decentralisation (or lack thereof) of these financial products, Marc Taverner writes. 15/01/2024
Now playing Next Green News Euroviews. Africa needs a unified voice on climate change A unified voice on the international stage can help Africa achieve a sustainable future, Hassanein Hiridjee writes. 12/01/2024
Now playing Next Israel Euroviews. The ANC’s Israel deflection strategy is cynical and wrong Instead of making claims that are nothing short of modern-day blood libels against Jews, the ANC should be working to create a safer and more transparent democracy for the people of South Africa, Charles Asher Small writes. 12/01/2024
Now playing Next Libya Euroviews. The EU must actively back Libya's new National Dialogue Competing outside interests have fanned the flames of internal discord in Libya. European policymakers must show an active interest in this new initiative, rather than falling back repeatedly on the failed formulas of the past, Ashraf Boudouara writes. 11/01/2024
Now playing Next Green News Euroviews. Let's get behind South Korea’s bold push to end the dog meat industry With Seoul’s new ban on the dog meat industry, it feels like we’ve lit a beacon of hope — ending this industry in South Korea is now a reality, Kitty Block writes. 10/01/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. The EU's Global Gateway plan's alleged weaknesses are its strengths With a prudent approach and a dose of humility, Global Gateway may achieve for the EU what the BRI has yet to achieve for China — lasting influence at an acceptable cost, Rémi Meehan and Earl Wang write. 10/01/2024
Now playing Next China Euroviews. Cynical mimicry: China and Russia talk anti-corruption at the UN Redefining terms like anti-corruption, human rights, democracy, and integrity — even when self-evidently disingenuous — provides China the cover to mimic the mechanisms of good governance while blunting efforts to hold authoritarian regimes accountable, Elaine Dezenski writes. 09/01/2024
Now playing Next Egypt Euroviews. In Egypt, al-Sisi’s reelection is a replay of his first bid for power The embrace of Russian state interests in spreading anti-Western and anti-Ukrainian narratives by Egyptian punditry is just one of the peculiarities surrounding al-Sisi’s new term, Nathaniel Greenberg writes. 08/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Euroviews. Do you know where our winter holiday celebrations come from? Current winter solstice festivities are multilayered events with deep pagan, Christian and modern consumer layers that few people are aware of, Dr Ioannis Pitas writes. 08/01/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. Bosnia's future is in the EU — but it needs help to get there Our commitment and destiny lie within the EU, but the speed of our journey towards membership will directly impact democracy and the living standards of our citizens, Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Denis Bećirović writes. 05/01/2024
Now playing Next Green News Euroviews. Will we keep thinking of Africa even after COP28? Africa can play a key role in a future global green economy and might be our biggest source of hope with the right investments, Joseph Hammond writes. 05/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Euroviews. Can AI boost data-driven policymaking in the circular economy? There may not be a silver bullet solution to climate change, but AI-based research can help us find solutions to the most complex crisis of our time, Marijana Novak and Megan Murdie write. 04/01/2024