Now playing Next Europe Decoded Analysis: Von der Leyen's overture to Meloni could totally backfire Ursula von der Leyen has given her strongest indication yet that she would be willing to work with Giorgia Meloni's hard-right party after the upcoming elections to the European Parliament. 30/04/2024
Now playing Next Climate Euroviews. Old coal power plants can find a second life as clean energy hubs Sites once occupied by coal-fired power stations are ideal locations for renewable generation and energy storage. In fact, it’s already happening, Eric Dresselhuys writes. 30/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone growth tops estimates as April inflation holds steady at 2.6% Eurozone economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2024, beating expectations and marking the strongest growth since Q3 2022. Annual inflation remained stable at 2.4%, while core inflation slowed to 2.7%, likely clearing the path towards the first ECB rate cut in June. 30/04/2024
Now playing Next Israel Euroviews. This is who lit the match in the Middle East — and who poured the fuel Through no fault of their own, Saudi Arabia and Israel find themselves at the nexus of the main geo-political rivalry of the 21st century, Terry Newman writes. 30/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy What the European economy could expect from the EP political parties Euronews Business asks the various political groups in the European Parliament about their economic agenda for the next five years. 30/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Thousands rally in Georgia in support of foreign influence law Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell has warned that if the bill is passed it “would negatively impact Georgia’s progress on its EU path." 30/04/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Strack-Zimmermann blasts von der Leyen's defence policy Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, one of the lead candidates in the European elections, has issued a blistering verdict of Ursula von der Leyen's first term in office. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Bulgaria and Poland to increase climate adaptation and just transition Bulgaria and Poland's energy and climate plans still need to fill some gaps. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Libya Euroviews. A weak, Kremlin-influenced Libya is a threat to NATO and EU security Russia's pursuit of a naval presence in Libya's eastern region, likely to culminate into a base for its nuclear submarines, provides Moscow with more than just a strategic outpost looking towards the entire EU, Hafed Al-Ghwell writes. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy Spanish inflation hits three-month high on gas and food prices German inflation, on the other hand, remained at almost three-year lows, as services inflation slowed further. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Business EU Policy. Over 90% of wealthiest bankers are men, EU figures show The number of banking millionaires is on the rise, according to the European Banking Authority – but women don’t seem to be benefiting. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets French companies share buyback was on record in 2023. But why? French companies are buying back their shares like never before. Reportedly, the French government is planning to tax these buybacks. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU must enlarge or face 'new Iron Curtain', President Michel warns The European Union must get bigger or risk facing a "new Iron Curtain" along its eastern flank, European Council President Charles Michel said Monday as the bloc marks 20 years since its largest ever enlargement. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Business Which European country is investing more in artificial intelligence? Europe faces challenges in the adoption of artificial intelligence, including regulatory barriers and a shortage of skilled professionals. The Next Generation EU has committed €4.4 billion to AI initiatives, with two Southern European countries leading the way. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Brussels’ trillion-euro budget may need expanding, Commissioner says EU resources are under strain, given the need to invest in defence, climate change and a possible expansion to Ukraine. 29/04/2024