Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. Scholz must not surrender to Lindner on the CSDDD Every level of German society recognises this law is a key step towards a fairer and more sustainable world. It is unpopular with one party, run by a man who seems to be attempting to force his way into political relevance by creating needless controversy, Luisa Neubauer writes. 15/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. Norway made a mistake in its decision to move towards deep-sea mining Over and above the environmental risks and the precedent such a decision would set, exploiting the seabed is by no means a good economic deal, MEPs MEP Pascal Canfin and Catherine Chabaud write. 15/02/2024
Now playing Next Health news Euroviews. Citizens across Europe need equal access to contraception Contraception is key to achieving gender equality. Individuals must be able to make informed choices about their bodies and their sexual health, MEP Robert Biedroń writes. 14/02/2024
Now playing Next Italy Euroviews. The Italy-Albania migration deal is cruel and counterproductive Deals with non-EU countries simply exacerbate the dangers and suffering that people in need of international protection face by pushing them into the hands of smugglers or traffickers, and onto ever more perilous routes, Harlem Désir and Susanna Zanfrini write. 14/02/2024
Now playing Next Indonesia Euroviews. The threat of Russian interference in Indonesia’s elections is real As a relatively new democracy, the 14 February election will be another litmus test for Indonesia’s democratic resilience, and as the recurrent player in the disinformation arena, all eyes will be on Russia, Ross Burley writes. 13/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Euroviews. We deserve better than the digital euro Even if the digital euro began as an exploration into solving financial system friction and not just a way to outmanoeuvre the expansion of EU stablecoins, it now can evolve into something far worse, Marc Taverner writes. 13/02/2024
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. The UNRWA case reveals a much larger problem with humanitarian aid The global consensus that humanitarian work is essential too easily surrenders the moral high ground, often with devastating consequences. It is time to recover that ground, Ambassador Mark Wallace and Dr Hans-Jakob Schindler write. 12/02/2024
Now playing Next Green News Euroviews. Blackout fatigue threatens our climate change resilience We might never have the tech to tame a tempest, but we know about the hazards that trigger power outages and now we have the capability to manage them in granular detail, Taco Engelaar writes. 12/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. Europe's leadership should take the farmers' protests seriously The ability of enraged minorities to act should not be underestimated, as this poses significant political and electoral risks — the past few weeks have proven it, Radu Magdin writes. 11/02/2024
Now playing Next Russia Euroviews. The unexpected upside of Russia's liberal candidate who was not to be Boris Nadezhdin’s role was to be a certified loser. Yet, as hopeless and uninspiring of a candidate he was, he unwittingly gave Russian liberals hope, Aleksandar Đokić writes. 09/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Euroviews. Europe must work together and develop space tech for its defence European spending on space lags behind that of the US and China. If it is to be a major player in the space area, and even simply have the technology to protect itself, a more sweeping, continent-wide approach is required, Jean-Francois Morizur writes. 09/02/2024
Now playing Next Green News Euroviews. Not all carbon credits are created equal A failure of carbon markets now would slow humanity's path to net zero emissions and derail financial innovation in other ecosystem services, María Mendiluce writes. 09/02/2024
Now playing Next Ireland Euroviews. Is Ireland inching closer to being united as one? A united Ireland was once perceived as a nationalist dream. Today it’s about economics, opportunity, and a return to the European Union, Emma DeSouza writes. 08/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Euroviews. Sledgehammer-style age verification tools won't make the web safer The proposed technological "solutions" cannot resolve what are actually much more complex societal issues, Ella Jakubowska and Viktoria Tomova write. 08/02/2024
Now playing Next Business Euroviews. Boeing’s tragedy: The fall of an American icon The combination of a misaligned merger, a lack of in-house skills and experience to run a global network, and other major factors compromised the future of the once-great company, Yves Doz and Keeley Wilson write. 07/02/2024
Now playing Next Green News Euroviews. Supermarkets are the gatekeepers banishing people who grow what we eat Supermarkets offer cheap products, save us time, and let us participate in a globalised market for food. It's just our own farmers, our environment, and our health that have been paying the price, Eurof Uppington writes. 07/02/2024
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 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 USA Euroviews. Heading into the presidential election, America is angry and worried Donald Trump leads confidently in the swing states, but the November presidential election still holds serious challenges, John McLaughlin writes. 05/02/2024
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