Now playing Next Europe News Four EU countries block reform of controversial energy treaty The European Commission argued member states were better off inside a reformed treaty rather than outside. 21/11/2022
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Now playing Next Europe News EU gas cap will be suspended if LNG cargoes go elsewhere – EU official The instrument will act as a "safety ceiling" to prevent excessive gas prices and curb rampant speculation. 17/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania are 'ready' to join the Schengen Area The European Commission has urged member states to accept the three candidates in the passport-free area. 16/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe Decoded EU states have relocated just 117 asylum seekers out of 8,000 pledges The system is supposed to enable the relocation of people from southern EU countries to other states across the bloc. 15/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU negotiators approve €1 billion bump for next year's budget The 2023 EU budget includes €186.6 billion in planned "commitments" — €1 billion more than initially tabled by the European Commission. 15/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU says refugees must 'immediately disembark' Ocean Viking rescue ship The European Commission said the situation onboard the vessel "has reached a critical level and needs to be urgently addressed to avoid a humanitarian tragedy." 09/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Ukraine war: EU pledges €18 billion to cover Kyiv's budget gap The Commission says the money will be raised on capital markets and then sent to Kyiv in the form of favourable long-term loans. 09/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU to unveil emergency law to boost renewables over gas shortage fears According to the IEA, the emergency law could replace 14 billion cubic metres of gas with renewables. 09/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels proposes new EU fiscal rules to turn the page on austerity The new rules will give EU countries greater flexibility to design their own fiscal plans, which will need to ensure a gradual decline of public debt. 09/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU court annuls Brussels ruling for Fiat to pay €30mn in back taxes The European Commission had said that a 2012 tax ruling by Luxembourg toward a Fiat company was in breach of the bloc's state aid rules. 08/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News COP27: Important to discuss climate reparations, says von der Leyen Ursula von der Leyen said world leaders should examine the available funds that can be used as compensation for the damage caused by climate change. 07/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News The EU promised €9 billion in financial aid to Kyiv. Where is it? The macro-financial assistance is meant to help Ukraine cover its budget deficit and keep its economy running. 07/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News COP27: EU intends to oppose separate fund for climate reparations COP27 marks the first time that loss and damage is a formal part of the agenda. 04/11/2022
Now playing Next Brazil EU-Brazil relations set to change following Lula victory, says expert The EU-Mercosur trade deal is still to be ratified by member states, after being put on hold since 2019. 31/10/2022
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Now playing Next Europe News EU to tighten rules on gun trade to clamp down on trafficking The European Commission on Thursday called for a change in the rules on the import, export and transit of firearms for civilian use to clamp down on trafficking and keep better track of the number of such weapons in the bloc. 27/10/2022
Now playing Next Europe News The EU and North Macedonia sign migration agreement The European Union and North Macedonia have signed an agreement on border management cooperation. The accord involves the EU’s frontier agency, Frontex. 26/10/2022
Now playing Next Europe Decoded What is the Energy Charter Treaty and why is it so controversial? The ECT establishes a system of private arbitration that can result in multimillion euro compensations for fossil fuel companies. 26/10/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU countries still split by 'different views' on gas price cap EU countries want to make sure a gas price cap would not threaten the security of supplies or lead to an increase in gas consumption. 25/10/2022
