Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Why is the EU putting an oil man in charge of its climate portfolio? Whilst fossil fuel companies' history of climate denial is common knowledge, there are still a worrying number of revolving door cases between fossil fuel companies and our EU politicians, Martha Myers writes. 06/09/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. A new green EU directive could see circular washing go down the drain If passed, the law will ban generic claims — from "environmentally-friendly" and "eco" to "natural" and "biodegradable" — from being made without evidence. This is a much-needed step in the right direction, Ana Birliga Sutherland writes. 05/09/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Despite the EU deforestation law, companies are backing palm oil. Why? There are several possible explanations for the apparent contradiction between regulatory pressure to narrow on the lowest compliance risks and companies’ willingness to invest in some higher-risk landscapes, Matthew Spencer writes. 05/09/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. COP28: Fossil fuel industries must decarbonise or be left behind Less than three months before COP28, the message to the energy and transport companies is clear: decarbonisation will happen, and there is no way out, Prof Vicente López-Ibor Mayor writes. 04/09/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Euroviews. Why the Orient Express' new train line isn't the 'Dolce Vita' Operated by the Orient Express, the new "La Dolce Vita" train lines will create a heavily curated version of Italy for the super-wealthy, Savin Mattozzi writes. 04/09/2023
Now playing Next Israel Euroviews. One century on, Shimon Peres' legacy remains a beacon of hope In this transformed world, it is crucial to uphold the values that Peres held dear — the pursuit of peace, the embrace of innovation, and the commitment to a better world for all, Efrat Duvedani writes. 01/09/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine Euroviews. The European Union should ban Russian tourist visas Vacations and foreign travel are luxuries, and preventing Russian citizens from going abroad would force them to think twice about their government’s actions, Mark Temnycky writes. 01/09/2023
Now playing Next Niger Euroviews. Niger’s future is in danger. World's response is making it worse We must remember that the impact of prolonged instability extends far beyond geopolitical concerns — it deeply affects the lives of real people, families, and communities, Paolo Cernuschi writes. 31/08/2023
Now playing Next Tunisia Euroviews. How to fix Tunisia’s economic misery with a fair and bold IMF program Economic reforms are inherently political, but they should be designed to address the concerns and aspirations of the population impacted by them, Timothy Kaldas and Ayoub Menzli write. 30/08/2023
Now playing Next Iran Euroviews. Water woes could pave the way for improved EU-Iran relations The bigger picture that the EU needs to consider if it wants to devise an effective and comprehensive strategy towards Iran is one of a country facing a fundamental political, economic, environmental, societal, and demographic crisis, Cornelius Adebahr writes. 29/08/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. AI could be the great equaliser the less well-off parts of Europe need AI can undoubtedly be a force for good in Eastern Europe, which has historically lagged behind the more affluent western countries of the continent, Cristian Gherasim writes. 29/08/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. More and more students are choosing to learn Arabic. Here's why In today's globalised world, proficiency in multiple languages is highly valued in fields such as diplomacy, national security, education, medicine, business and more, Julia Sylla writes. 28/08/2023
Now playing Next Russia Euroviews. Is there correlation between Wagner, warlordism, and the Fall of Rome? Vladimir Putin’s Russia is losing its monopoly on violence, and thus is at risk of becoming a failed state, if it is not one already, Dr Jeroen W.P. Wijnendaele writes. 26/08/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Sustainability has lost its meaning as the nuclear lobby triumphs Listening to the 14 EU country-strong Nuclear Alliance that lobbied for nuclear power's green label and now wants to see it treated the same as other renewables means everything is allowed, Thomas Stuart Kirkland and Christiana Mauro write. 25/08/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Europe has a productivity problem. It can be solved from space Innovation in the sector has a beneficial knock-on effect in all of the numerous sectors it touches. To put it more simply, if the space sector flourishes, almost every other sector thrives, too, Bogdan Gogulan writes. 24/08/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. We live in the age of the undecided voter With voters increasingly less tethered to traditional party loyalty, politicians must become more adaptable, Carla Subirana writes. 23/08/2023
Now playing Next Zimbabwe Euroviews. In Zimbabwe, Zanu-PF are trying to steal the election again It is imperative that the EU, UK, US and other democratic voices help Zimbabwe stand tall and show the rest of Africa that the retreat of democracy is not inevitable, Lord Oates writes. 23/08/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. We're building a new Paris every week — but can this be sustainable? The decarbonisation of our construction sites is long overdue. Building is fundamental to human life, yet the way we do it is stuck in the previous century, Eric Alström writes. 22/08/2023
Now playing Next Moldova Euroviews. To protect Europe, the West should send arms to Moldova The time has come to help Moldova rebuild its army and bring an end to Europe’s frozen conflicts, David Kirichenko writes. 22/08/2023
Now playing Next Poland Euroviews. Poland is becoming Washington's gateway for regional energy diplomacy US energy diplomacy has the unique potential to foster a diversified energy market but also the development of clean and renewable energy not just in Poland but in CEE as a whole, Nathan Alan-Lee writes. 21/08/2023