Now playing Next world news Brexit: France revives spectre of no-deal as EU-UK trade talks stall The clock is ticking, says France, while the EU's Michel Barnier warns the UK will have to play by some of its rules if it wants a trade deal: "It cannot have the best of both worlds." 11/06/2020
Now playing Next Poland MEPs call for 'decisive action' over rule of law in Poland Brussels has long voiced concerns over the threats to judicial independence in Poland but the European Council has not taken any formal action to suspend the country's voting rights. 26/05/2020
Now playing Next Romania Euroviews. The EU cannot afford to keep Romania in quarantine when it reopens the Schengen zone ǀ View Any postponement of Romania's full entry into the Schengen Area is no longer technical, but a political decision about what Europe means and what Europe is. 18/05/2020
Now playing Next world news MEPs call for €2 trillion ‘recovery plan’ to rebuild the economy MEPs have made their demands clear. Now the ball is in the European Commission's court. 15/05/2020
Now playing Next Europe News EU Commission President offers 'heartfelt apology' to Italy, as MEPs debate coronavirus response "Too many were not there on time when Italy needed a helping hand at the very beginning" von der Leyen admitted during a debate with MEPs over the EU's coronavirus response. 16/04/2020
Now playing Next world news European Parliament in Strasbourg could become COVID-19 testing centre EU chiefs have made the European Parliament in Strasbourg available to French authorities to use as a COVID-19 testing centre 07/04/2020
Now playing Next Europe News Watch again: Sassoli speaks amid tense EU budget summit EU leaders are arguing in Brussels over the bloc's spending plan for the next seven years. 20/02/2020
Now playing Next Europe News Tens of thousands still at risk from FGM as EU calls for action MEPs voted overwhelmingly to support a resolution calling for an end to female genital mutilation and to provide care to survivors. 12/02/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom EU chief: UK should be ‘more ambitious over post-Brexit trade The European Commission president addressed the European Parliament’s first post-Brexit session in Strasbourg. 11/02/2020
Now playing Next Moldova Euroviews. Ion Chicu: Moldova in safe hands ǀ View With pragmatism, competence and attention for long-term reforms and investments directed towards better living standard for every Moldovan, we can show that Moldova means business. I invite you to be not only a witness, but also a partner in our quest for positive transformation. 11/02/2020
Now playing Next Europe News 'Dark Waters': Hollywood's warning to Europe Dark Waters tells the real life story of an American lawyer, who takes on one of the world's biggest chemical companies convinced they are knowingly polluting the local drinking water. It’s lead star Mark Ruffalo was in Brussels telling MEPs that he fears that the same could be happening here. 06/02/2020
Now playing Next Europe News Coronavirus: MEPs call for coordinated response as EU tally rises Greater accountability regarding Chines food imports is needed, MEPs say. 05/02/2020
Now playing Next World Project shows how EU Citizens in UK still fear discrimination ‘In Limbo' is a project that collates the experiences of foreign citizens in both the United Kingdom and in the European Union. The project has resulted in the publication of two books: In Limbo: Brexit Testimonies from EU citizens in the UK and In Limbo Too: Brexit Testimonies from UK citizens. 31/01/2020
Now playing Next Europe News MEPs urge EU to adopt common phone charger standard across the bloc MEPs voted a resolution on Wednesday asking the EU Commission to adopt a common mobile phone charger standard across the bloc, despite Apple's opposition to the measure. 30/01/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Watch: MEPs sing Auld Lang Syne after giving historic Brexit backing Watch: MEPs sing Auld Lang Syne after giving historic Brexit backing 29/01/2020
Now playing Next no comment Labour MEPs break into song as they begin their Brussels goodbye Labour MEPs bid farewell to their European counterparts. 29/01/2020
Now playing Next Europe News The Brief: Brexit shake-up for European Parliament Changes are on their way as British MEPs leave the chamber - but some political groupings stand to gain more than others as MEPs-in-waiting take up their seats in Brussels. Here's a look at how the hemicycle will change after January 31. 29/01/2020
Now playing Next Europe News 'You'll be missed': Brexit deal approved by MEPs ahead of UK departure MEPs today approved the Brexit deal by 621 votes to 49. 29/01/2020
Now playing Next Belgium How will the European Parliament look after British MEPs leave? The departure of Britain's MEPs from the European Parliament is going to change the structure of the institution — but what will this look like? 27/01/2020
Now playing Next Spain EU parliament launches process to lift Puigdemont's MEP immunity The decision could take several months. 16/01/2020