Now playing Next Markets Weekly review of markets: investors are hit by a reality check European stock markets declined on Thursday, reversing the surge seen earlier in the week. The overall weekly performance may end up flat as investors reassess the outlook for central banks' interest rate policies. 17/05/2024
Now playing Next no comment Heavy floods cause chaos in northern Italy Torrential rain in northern Italy has prompted the closure of schools and offices, travel services were also severely disrupted. 16/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Liberals chief decries member party’s deal with Dutch far-right Valérie Hayer says the agreement to form a new government in the Netherlands contravenes the values her political group holds dear. 16/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News 15 EU countries call for the outsourcing of migration policy The statement comes mere days after the bloc completed the New Pact on Migration and Asylum, capping almost four years of tough negotiations. 16/05/2024
Now playing Next Art New study reveals the best European capital cities for art lovers A recent study has unveiled the top 20 European capital cities for art aficionados - and Italy hasn't even made the first five. 16/05/2024
Now playing Next Health news New dengue vaccine approved by WHO as mosquito-borne virus spreads Cases of dengue - which is transmitted through bites by infected mosquitos - are expected to rise globally due to climate change. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy German and French economies show first quarter signs of revival Despite Germany's relatively good performance last quarter, the International Monetary Fund believes that structural issues such as aging and lack of investment remain. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next Netherlands Wilders strikes a deal to form new coalition in the Netherlands Six months after winning the Dutch national elections, far-right anti-Islam leader Geert Wilders has agreed to form a four-party coalition. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next Georgia Georgia's new law 'step in wrong direction,' says NATO spokesperson The law requires media and NGOs to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next Business Stellantis and China's Leapmotor to sell EVs in Europe from September European carmaker Stellantis on Tuesday said it had formed a joint venture with the Chinese electric vehicle startup Leapmotor that will begin selling EVs in nine European countries later this year. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EBU woes deepen as political parties excluded from EU election debate The broadcaster says only parliamentary groups fielding a lead candidate in June's election can be represented at the televised stand-off. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Georgia's prime minister says 'Russian law' necessary for peace The law requires media and non-governmental organisations to register as "pursuing the interests of a foreign power" if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Possible to cooperate with 'some' far-right personalities, says Michel Michel's comments at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit on Tuesday put him at odds with his own liberal family, Renew Europe, which is firmly opposed to cooperation with either ECR or ID. 14/05/2024
Now playing Next Green News Italy, France, Spain: Which EU country has the most circular economy? Italy has the best urban recycling rate in the EU while Spain has the lowest material consumption. 14/05/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Berlin and Dublin spearhead move to unblock Nature Restoration Law Eleven EU members are urging their peers to sign off on a new Nature Restoration Law - perhaps the most important piece of environmental legislation to fall foul of a backlash against the European Commission's green deal agenda. 14/05/2024
Now playing Next Health news Europe's fertility decline: Which countries are having fewer babies? For the first time since 1960, the number of live births in the EU has fallen below 4 million, one of the lowest fertility rates in the world. 14/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy Why might the euro continue to weaken against the US dollar? The euro has shown a weakening trend against the US dollar since the start of the year. The decline can be attributed to divergence in inflation trajectories of the euro area and the US, suggesting a continuation of the euro's depreciation relative to the dollar. 14/05/2024
