Now playing Next Economy EU Policy. Minimum pay schemes freezing out Europe’s youth, says report Young people face potential exclusion "by design" from access to minimum income schemes, says a new report, despite the latest available data showing that nearly one in five people aged 16 to 29 in the EU are at risk of poverty or social exclusion. 23/05/2024
Now playing Next world news EU Policy. Spain, Ireland seen tipping balance of bloc towards Palestine recognit EU countries have signalled mixed responses to recognising Palestinian state. 22/05/2024
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Now playing Next Gaza Spain, Ireland, Norway announce they will recognise Palestinian state The countries say the move is aimed at injecting new momentum into efforts to secure long-lasting peace in the war-torn region. 22/05/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Give us time to implement laws, telecom ministers ask Commission They also ask for a mid-term review to analyse the interplay between laws and sectoral updates. 21/05/2024
Now playing Next Green News Small island states win ‘historic legal victory’ at UN ocean court The International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea found that carbon emissions can be considered a marine pollutant. 21/05/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Germany far-right 'Reichsbürger' coup plot trial begins The self-declared Prince Heinrich XIII, a judge and ex-military officers allegedly planned to violently topple the German government. 21/05/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Russian military advances in Ukraine's war-ravaged northeast Russia launched an offensive in the Kharkiv region late last week, significantly adding to the pressure on Ukraine’s outnumbered and outgunned forces which are waiting for deliveries of weapons and ammunition from Western partners. 19/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Two people die and five missing after boat collision in Hungary Police say two people have died and five are missing following a boat collision on the Danube River in Hungary. 19/05/2024
Now playing Next Ukraine Ukraine's divisive new mobilisation law takes effect A mobilisation law took effect on Saturday as Kyiv struggles to recruit troops amid a new Russian offensive threatening Kharkiv, the second-largest city. 19/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Court orders detention of suspected would-be assassin of Slovakia's PM The man accused of attempting to assassinate Robert Fico was ordered to remain behind bars Saturday. Fico is in serious but stable condition, officials said. 18/05/2024
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Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Microsoft urged to answer EU questions on Generative AI Failing to provide the Commission with an answer by 27 May could result in a hefty fine. 17/05/2024