Now playing Next Europe News Far-right AfD launches EU election campaign amid turmoil Germany's far-right AfD party launched its EU election campaign amidst controversy, including the absence of its lead candidate due to an espionage-related arrest and declining poll ratings. 28/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Can social media swing the EU election? Compared to the 2019 election more EU platform rules are in place. 28/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News 'We need hope' says German chancellor at EU election campaign kick-off On Saturday, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) launched its European election campaign in Hamburg, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and lead candidate for the European elections Katarina Barley both in attendance. 27/04/2024
Now playing Next Climate Why was Russia caught off guard by huge floods this month? Mass floods in Russia have thrown a spotlight on the country’s approach to managing the increasing risks it faces from climate change. 27/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy Wealth report: What are the richest people investing in this year? A total of $483 billion (€443.5 billion) is waiting to be invested in 2024 across the globe. What's the smart money on? 27/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News Positive environmental stories from 2024 so far Climate anxiety is very real, but these good news stories from 2024 prove there is hope for our planet. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Business Vive la simplification: France wants to cut bureaucracy for businesses President Macron’s government embarks on a tape-cutting crusade to support overburdened companies and boost growth. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Italy Protests in Venice following €5 tourist entry fee The fee was introduced yesterday for daytime visitors to tackle overtourism in the city. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. ROUNDUP: Key energy and environment votes in parliament MEPs waved through a raft of energy and environment files in Strasbourg this week during the last European Parliament plenary session before elections in June. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Violin case and other items from Titanic to go on auction An upcoming auction will put items from the ill-fated single voyage of the RMS Titanic under the hammer. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Climate Euroviews. It’s time for France to amplify its climate leadership By increasing investments in renewable energy and demonstrating strong leadership, France must strengthen its position as a world climate leader and inspire other countries to follow suit, Soraya Fettih and Andreas Sieber write. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Design German study pavilion wins EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture 2024 The German project outshined 39 other finalists from across Europe, including a mystical garden near Lund, Sweden, a vertical school in Madrid, Spain and a floating university in Berlin. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Health news RSV antibody prevents 5,800 hospitalisations in France French health authorities released two studies following their rollout of the new preventive antibody Beyfortus. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. Will the EU take a step backwards in evidence-based policymaking? Uncertainty and ‘polycrisis’ call for more use of foresight methods, not less. Being guided by the wealth of evidence available is the best way for the EU to set an agenda for a secure, prosperous, and sustainable future, Elizabeth Dirth and Jonas Gissel Mikkelsen write. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News After scandal-stained term, rules to clean up EU parliament weakened As a mandate riddled with allegations of corruption, undue influence and misconduct among EU lawmakers draws to an end, the European Parliament has tried to push through reforms designed to bring the next chamber in line. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Portugal Portugal's far-right seduces youth, 50 years on from dictatorship Portugal’s far-right Chega party made historic gains in the country’s national elections held in early March. Taking 18% of the vote, the party sought to seduce Portugal’s youth, in a year which marks 50 years since Portugal overthrew its dictatorship. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets Markets rebound: Easing geopolitical tension brings recovery European stock markets have bounced back after a three-week losing streak, bolstered by eased geopolitical tensions and robust corporate earnings. Meanwhile, Wall Street is also set for a positive week, with performance influenced by the outcomes of major tech company results. 26/04/2024