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Now playing Next Europe News Cyprus overwhelmed as number of refugee arrivals surges The "worst may be yet to come," authorities on the Mediterranean island have warned. 25/04/2024
Now playing Next the global conversation ‘You have a choice,' says Roberta Metsola ahead of European elections The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, reflects on two and half years in the hot seat, the recent migration pact and explains why voters should go to the ballot box. 25/04/2024
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Now playing Next world news Portugal: 50 years after the revolution, are the carnations wilting? 25 April, 2024, marks the 50th anniversary of Portugal's Carnation Revolution. It ended about 41 years of dictatorship and began an era of democracy. The milestone is celebrated as the political landscape shifts, with the centre-right winning recent elections and the far-right gaining ground. 25/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. If the EU wants to be a global power, it needs a new 'Big Bang' now At the end of the day, people on both sides of the border must be reassured of the potential for prosperity for the next generation of Europeans. If the past is any indication of the future, we can safely say that the business case is indisputable, Stefano Mallia writes. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Turkey Are the EU's billions for refugees really having an impact in Turkey? Brussels has sent Turkey billions of euros to provide for migrants and refugees who would otherwise cross into the EU. But it's not clear how the money is being spent. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. The EU must work with Europe's cities to end youth homelessness Our message is clear: we can only achieve lasting change if all levels of government work together in a strategic partnership for action, Lyon Métropole's Vice President Renaud Payre writes. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next world news James Cleverly in Italy to discuss clampdown on illegal migrants Visit comes a day after British parliament passed controversial Safety of Rwanda Bill which will see some illegal migrants in the UK deported to the central African country, legislation that has been slammed by lawyers and international human rights groups. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next France Police evict migrants from makeshift camp in Paris The swoop is the latest move in a widely criticised strategy to prepare the French capital for the upcoming Olympic Games. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next world news Council of Europe's human rights commissioner condemns Rwanda bill Shortly after Rishi Sunak's bill finally passed through parliament, five people were reported to have died crossing the English Channel in a small boat. 23/04/2024