Now playing Next the global conversation EU's green transition is 'a marathon', says Environment Commissioner In this latest episode of the Global Conversation, we speak to Virginijus Sinkevičius about Europe's waning enthusiasm for greener policies. 05/06/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Twitter has chosen 'confrontation' with the European Commission Billionaire Elon Musk took over the social media giant last year and has since rolled back various rules on content moderation. 05/06/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Duda offers changes to law on 'Russian influence' as criticism grows The European Commission suspects the new Polish law could deprive individuals from their right to run for public office. 02/06/2023
Now playing Next Green News EU has ‘no intention’ of banning private jet travel anytime soon As the EU Transport Commission says it won’t be curbing private jet use, campaigners call on countries and airports to step up. 02/06/2023
Now playing Next Belgium Fire breaks out on Belgian-German border, affecting over 170 hectares More than 130 firefighters were still battling the blaze on Tuesday morning. It is believed that human activity is to blame for the outbreak. 30/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe News The EU to double its firefighting capacity ahead of 'intense' summer The EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic says it is vital that the EU has more firefighting aircraft capacity in order to respond to another hot summer. 29/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels and Google pitch voluntary AI pact to fill legislative gap EU legislators are currently negotiating the Artificial Intelligence Act, but the legislation could take up to three years to be fully applicable. 25/05/2023
Now playing Next state of the union State of the Union: Kyiv wants fighter jets, EU economy gets stronger In a whirlwind tour of major European capitals, President Zelenskyy was trying to forge a “coalition of fighter jets” - something the West was so far unwilling to consider. Until now. This comes on the heels of Germany pledging an additional €2.7 billion of military aid. 19/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Next EU elections will be held between 6 and 9 June 2024 The elections to the European Parliament are considered the largest transnational vote in the world. 17/05/2023
Now playing Next Biztech news EU backs Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard Brussels gave the green light to the merger, however, it faces stiff scrutiny and dispute from both the US and the UK. 15/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Falling energy prices boost EU's growth outlook, Commission says GDP in the EU is now forecast to reach 1.0% in 2023 and 1.7% in 2024, up from a previous forecast of 0.8% and 1.6%. 15/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe News 12 countries raise 'serious concerns' about EU deal on Ukrainian grain The temporary measures under the EU deal relate to the trade of four Ukrainian products: wheat, maize, rapeseed and sunflower seed. 12/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe News MEPs push to bring chatbots in line with EU's fundamental rights MEPs want chatbots to include safeguards that will prevent them from generating content that is illegal under EU law. 11/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe Decoded EU sanctions on Russia face the next frontier The EU is discussing plans to chase after those suspected of helping Russia evade international sanctions. 11/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel tipped to be Bulgaria's prime minister Mariya Gabriel currently serves as European Commissioner for innovation and research, overseeing programmes such as Horizon Europe and Erasmus. 10/05/2023
Now playing Next the global conversation EU Home Affairs Commissioner calls for safer migrant pathways The European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, discusses a new pact to better manage migrant and refugee applications to the EU and if it will repair fraught relations between some Member States. 09/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe News 'Work has to continue' on Ukraine's EU bid, von der Leyen says in Kyiv Ukraine's application to join the bloc is dependent on the completion of seven key reforms, including the fight against corruption. 09/05/2023
Now playing Next the global conversation EU foreign policy chief says Beijing needs to push Putin to stop war Speaking in Florence at the annual State of the Union conference, EU Foreign Affairs chief Josep Borrell gave his thoughts on the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis and Europe's place on the world stage. 08/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU preparing sanctions for countries that help Russia evade penalties After 10 rounds of sanctions against Russia, the EU is turning its focus on enforcement and circumvention. 08/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Leading EU CEOs warn Brussels data law could hurt competitiveness Leading EU CEOs warn Brussels Data Act could hurt competitiveness, cybersecurity 08/05/2023
