Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Can Europe resist the anti-LGBT politics of hate? As we navigate an increasingly tumultuous world laden with conflict, unconditional backing of equal rights for all will become increasingly essential for the well-being and resilience of minority groups within Europe, Camille Ogoti writes. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News New EU rules will criminalise 'paedophilia handbooks' and deepfakes The European Commission has proposed updated rules that expand the definition of child sexual abuse and lengthen the statute of limitations. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels recommends 90% emissions cut as the EU's 2040 climate target The European Union must slash greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, Brussels said on Tuesday in a recommendation aimed at ensuring climate neutrality becomes a reality by mid-century. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Climate Euroviews. Europe’s clean industrial strategy demands more strategic investment A competitive clean industrial strategy is not just a necessity; it is a strategic imperative. And as such, it requires the financial means to be delivered, Hernan del Valle writes. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Von der Leyen ditches contentious pesticide law amid farmer protests Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday the withdrawal of a contentious law that aimed to reduce the use of pesticides across the European Union, marking the first defeat of the Green Deal. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Borrell asks EU countries to stop exporting weapons except to Ukraine Member states should temporarily halt exports of weapons to countries other than Ukraine, Josep Borrell said on Monday, asking governments to take a "political decision" and step up ammunition supplies. 05/02/2024
Now playing Next world news Farmers' protests have sprung up across Europe, even as some cease Debts, cheap imports, price pressures... these are just some of the grievances on the lists of European farmers. 03/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded The truth behind the €64.6-billion budget deal agreed by EU leaders The European Union might soon add an additional €64.5 billion to its common budget. But it comes with fine print. 03/02/2024
Now playing Next state of the union State of the Union: Orbán backs down as farmers carry on Against the backdrop of massive farmers' protests in Brussels, a special EU summit approved a €50 billion aid package for Ukraine. The deal was possible after the last hold-out, Hungary, was pressured into submission. 02/02/2024
Now playing Next Green News Euroviews. This is why green activists joined farmers protests in Brussels Governments need to address the real issues faced by farmers: fair incomes, workers’ rights, and the shift towards local and agroecological food systems, Clara Bourgin writes. 02/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Polish director Agnieszka Holland: 'We need courageous films' Euronews Culture sits down with celebrated director Agnieszka Holland to talk about her powerful new film 'Green Border', the European refugee crisis, and the limits of cinema in facing human tragedy. 02/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Euroviews. UK crypto regulation patchwork is too complex to bring real benefit While there are benefits to each of the existing regulations, they are part and parcel of a system of rules that is too complex and therefore does a disservice to UK citizens, Dr Paolo Tasca writes. 02/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Euroviews. This is what US President Biden's LNG freeze might mean for Europe Europe's reliance on Russian gas was challenged in the aftermath of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Afterwards, the continent turned to the US as it became the largest supplier of LNG, Osama Rizvi writes. 02/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Von der Leyen sings ode to farmers, promises action to appease protests Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen met with farmers’ representatives at the end of the EU summit promising new upcoming initiatives in a bid to douse flames after a day of protests in Brussels. 01/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Borrell 'satisfied' despite EU failing ammunition target for Ukraine The European Union's failure to provide Ukraine with one million ammunition rounds within a year as it has promised should still be cheered, some of the bloc's top officials have argued. 01/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU leaders approve €50 billion deal for Ukraine after Orbán lifts veto European Union leaders reached on Thursday morning a deal to establish a €50-billion plan for Ukraine after Viktor Orbán lifted his veto. 01/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. For the EU’s prosperity, we must empower the single market now The EU rests on its single market, its singular crowning achievement. To ensure the EU’s future competitiveness and prosperity, its leaders must act now to truly empower it, Jacques Pelkmans writes. 01/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU leaders meet with one mission: make Orbán lift his veto on Ukraine Brussels is on Thursday set to be the scene of a momentous summit where European Union leaders will plead with Viktor Orbán to lift his intractable veto on a €50-billion special fund for Ukraine. 01/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU naval mission to protect ships in Red Sea set to launch in 3 weeks A European Union naval mission to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea from missile attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen is expected to be launched on February 19, the bloc’s top diplomat announced on Wednesday. 31/01/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU proposes to extend free trade with Ukraine but with restrictions The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to extend free trade with Ukraine until June 2025, but with a new tweak to enable the type of national restrictions that Kyiv has complained about. 31/01/2024