Now playing Next Green News 3 billion trees to be planted across Europe by 2030 The ambitious strategy is a part of the European Green Deal. 21/05/2020
Now playing Next world news Analysis: Why the COVID-19 pandemic shows how civilised we are I think many have been surprised by how compliant and trusting most of us have been around COVID-19 and the lockdowns, writes Euronews' political editor, Darren McCaffrey. 20/05/2020
Now playing Next Europe News Analysis: Is the €500bn recovery fund plan Europe's 'Hamilton Moment'? Euronews' political editor Darren McCaffrey on France and Germany's plan for financing the EU's recovery from COVID-19. 19/05/2020
Now playing Next world news Macron and Merkel back EU bond to raise €500bn for Europe's recovery Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has already indicated that his position and that of several member states collectively known as the Frugal Four "remains unchanged", signalling that the proposal will face strong resistance. 18/05/2020
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 Is more working from home going to be a lockdown legacy? Nearly four-in-10 people in the EU began working from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Will they stay away from the office, permanently? 15/05/2020
Now playing Next Europe News EU wants funds for 'stronger defence policy' amid coronavirus threat The coronavirus pandemic has thrown EU cooperation into the spotlight. How armed forces and civil protection services work to ensure health security has come into focus, from building hospitals to transporting goods. The EU's foreign policy chief said that he wants to see funding going to defence. 14/05/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Euroviews. In the blink of AI: How facial recognition technology is capitalising on the COVID-19 crisis ǀ View What will happen when we emerge into the post-coronavirus world? Will these often invasive technological powers be de-escalated when the threat has passed? Or will they be held in place under the pretence of public protection? 14/05/2020
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. The EU’s post-coronavirus Marshall Plan must have a focus on improving its digital economy ǀ View A Marshall Plan for today's economy should invest in technology, promote digital free trade, and align its industrial strategy with allies such as the US and Japan to resist the growing economic and security threats posed by China. 14/05/2020
Now playing Next Spain Euroviews. Unlocking the potential of the social economy is one way to ensure a COVID-19 recovery ǀ View At Caritas Europa, we urge EU institutions to approve an ambitious Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 as soon as possible, taking into account the new socio-economic situation. As part of that, effective investments in the social economy should be mobilised. 13/05/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Euroviews. Failing to collaborate over fisheries will sink any hope of a deal at the EU-UK negotiations ǀ View Fisheries remain one of the main bones of contention during the EU-UK negotiations, putting the entire post-Brexit compromise at risk. Game theory suggests two styles of negotiation: collaboration or blame-game, but which approach will prevail? 13/05/2020
Now playing Next Europe News Analysis: Africa's unexpected COVID-19 figures There were fears COVID-19 would overwhelm Africa. Yet, most countries aren’t reporting many cases. Euronews' political editor, Darren McCaffrey, looks at why. 12/05/2020
Now playing Next Iran Euroviews. Hossein Dehghani: The lost balance of the Iran Nuclear Deal and Iran’s “strategic patience” ǀ View The nuclear deal is a major EU foreign policy achievement, and I am inclined to believe that the EU – the EU triumvirate in particular - is in a good place to maintain the existing frail balance on the multi and bilateral front by standing against the latest US offensive on the JCPOA. 12/05/2020
Now playing Next Europe News Europe warned of second waves of COVID-19 As coronavirus lockdowns are eased, the potential for spikes in infections grow. 11/05/2020
Now playing Next Europe News Analysis: The ECJ's bitter spat with Germany's constitutional court Liberal MEP Guy Verhofstadt said the row between the European Court of Justice and Germany's constitutional court was "the beginning of the end". The beginning of the end of the EU? Darren McCaffrey investigates. 11/05/2020
Now playing Next world news 'Long live Europe, our home' - EU 27's message on Europe Day 'Long live Europe, our home' - European leaders celebrate Europe day in renovated cooperation spirit 09/05/2020
Now playing Next state of the union Europe's week: Recession, resource pooling and racing for a vaccine This week the EU was busy raising pledges for vaccine research and being blunt about the bloc's economic outlook. 08/05/2020
Now playing Next Europe News EU regret after China Daily removes coronavirus mention from op-ed The EU has expressed regret after its opinion article in the China Daily newspaper was watered down to remove references to the coronavirus outbreak beginning in the country. 07/05/2020
Now playing Next Europe News EU sends 'strong signal' to Western Balkans amid COVID-19 pandemic Pledging 3.3 billion euros, the EU has reasserted its commitment to the region. It comes amid fears that some states were aligning themselves with Russia and China. 07/05/2020
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Before coronavirus, Europe lacked empathy for migrants. The pandemic can teach us compassion ǀ View The EU should provide humanitarian assistance to people stranded in countries less capable to confront the crisis, not more speedboats to contain them there. 07/05/2020