Now playing Next Europe News 'We take rule of law seriously': Tusk seeks access to frozen EU funds Donald Tusk, the newly elected prime minister of Poland, pledged on Friday to treat the rule of law "very seriously" and spend European funds in a "proper manner," an overture designed to turn the page on eight years of confrontation between Warsaw and Brussels. 15/12/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Hungary gets €10 billion in frozen EU funds amid Orbán's threats The European Commission allowed on Wednesday the release of €10 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary, almost a year after the money was frozen over the country's failure to address persistent rule-of-law concerns. 13/12/2023
Now playing Next Europe News 'Scandalous and misleading': Jourová blasts Hungary's anti-EU campaign Věra Jourová, the vice president of the European Commission in charge of values of transparency, publicly excoriated Hungary's anti-EU campaign, calling it misleading and replete with "verifiable lies." 12/12/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Austria proposes 'Air Schengen' for Romania and Bulgaria Austria has softened its veto on the Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria by proposing the abolition of border checks at airports. 11/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy How Europeans paying more could change an entire industry Euronews Business' survey sheds light on how Europeans feel after an EU official said citizens would be willing to pay more to improve gig workers' conditions. 09/12/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU set to roll out world's first AI regulation after 35-hour talks Member states and the European Parliament have reached a preliminary deal on the AI Act, the world's first attempt to regulate the fast-evolving technology in a comprehensive, ethics-based manner. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Marathon Brussels talks fail to reach deal on EU AI Act The European Parliament and member states failed on Thursday to reach a political deal on the AI Act following marathon talks in Brussels that stretched over 22 hours. 07/12/2023
Now playing Next Business Tariff charges on EU-UK electric vehicle sales pushed back Euronews Business takes a closer look at the European Commission's new proposals on EU-UK electric vehicle exports - and manufacturing investment plans. 06/12/2023
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Explained: Why truckers are blockading the EU's border with Ukraine Polish truck drivers have spent nearly a month blockading different crossing points along the border with Ukraine. Last Friday, Slovak drivers joined the protest, turning the dispute into an all-out European crisis. 04/12/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. Future generations must be given a seat at the EU table The EU needs a European Commissioner for Future Generations in its next college to enshrine long-term thinking and act as a guardian and conduit for future generations’ interests, Alberto Alemanno and Elizabeth Dirth write. 04/12/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Smart devices to be protected from cyber attacks after EU strikes deal Household products connected to the internet will soon have to be better protected from cyber threats after European Union countries and lawmakers agreed on new legislation on Thursday. 01/12/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels has ‘zero’ concerns on amnesty law, says Spanish minister The European Commission has no concerns about the impact of Spain's controversial amnesty bill on the rule of law, Spanish justice minister Félix Bolaños said on Thursday. 30/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels could soon unblock €10 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary The European Commission is preparing to adopt next month a decision that could unblock up to €10 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary, which has been denied the cash over persistent rule-of-law concerns. 30/11/2023
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Renewables welcome electricity integration plan, seek more details Action Plan released by the European Commission puts the spotlight on electricity distributors while environmental watchdog regrets lack of initiatives to reduce energy demand. 30/11/2023
Now playing Next Green News Why are Dutch farmers being paid to close their farms? The EU has approved a €1.5 billion scheme to buy out Dutch farmers and reduce nitrogen emissions. 30/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels asks airlines to agree on standard luggage sizes The European Commission has asked airlines to standardise their luggage sizes in order to make things simpler for travellers. 29/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels threatens Poland with lawsuit over blockade at Ukraine border The European Commission has harshly denounced the blockade at the Ukrainian border instigated by Polish truckers and farmers, threatening legal action against the government in Warsaw. 29/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels to revive ties with Turkey as EU candidacy remains stalled The EU wants to revive its political and economic relationship with Turkey in a bid to boost regional stability, despite a deep rift between Brussels and Ankara's foreign policies and stalled EU membership talks. 29/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Ukraine allies look to rebuild country in more sustainable way Stakeholders met in Vilnius on Tuesday to discuss life after the war. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy Italy's recovery fund in focus and the quest to meet EU targets Italy's recovery fund is in focus as it works towards meeting EU targets. Euronews Business looks at the challenges ahead for the country as it faces uncertainties but also opportunities and potential for growth. 24/11/2023