Now playing Next Europe News Borrell says EU should consider sanctions on Israeli ministers But the proposal is unlikely to find consensus among the EU's 27 member countries who are divided over their approach to the war in Gaza. It has already been criticised by Italy’s foreign minister as "unrealistic". 29/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU rejects 'democratic legitimacy' of Venezuela's Maduro The EU's 27 foreign ministers said Maduro would remain Venezuela's de facto president but that they denied his democratic legitimacy. 29/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Let Ukraine strike Russia and keep the momentum, Kuleba urges EU Dmytro Kuleba has urged EU countries to take "bold decisions" and allow Ukraine to use donated weapons to strike deep into Russian territory. 29/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Borrell proposes EU sanctions on Israeli ministers for hate crimes Recent provocations from government hardliners Ben Gvir and Smotrich have sparked international outcry. 29/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Maduro accuses Borrell of complicity in Gaza war as tensions soar Borrell, the EU's top diplomat, has said that publicly available voting records suggest Maduro was defeated in Venezuela's presidential election. 28/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Borrell calls for three-day ceasefire to curb polio spread in Gaza The polio disease has re-emerged in the war-torn enclave more than two decades after it was eradicated. 27/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News China to probe EU dairy products as anti-subsidy spat escalates The tit-for-tat anti-subsidy probe is seen as a response to the EU's tariffs on imported electric vehicles. 21/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Borrell blasts Israeli statements on cutting aid to Gaza Borrell called the comments from far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir an "incitement to war crimes". 12/08/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News EU urges transparency in Venezuela but says sanctions are 'premature' A joint EU statement denouncing "irregularities" in Venezuela's presidential election was blocked by Hungary, leading Josep Borrell to publish his own. 30/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Borrell accuses Orbán of disloyalty, joins boycott against presidency The informal meeting of foreign ministers scheduled to take place in Budapest at the end of August will instead be held in Brussels. 22/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Josep Borrell visits Latvia Borrell said Latvia is a frontrunner in its support to Ukraine and an example to others on defence investments. 20/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Borrell slams Knesset vote against Palestinian state as Hungary vetoes A high-ranking EU diplomat confirmed 26 member states had subscribed to the statement while Budapest wielded its veto power. 19/07/2024
Now playing Next Estonia Estonia's PM Kallas steps down to become EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has been at the helm of the Baltic nation for three and a half years and has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine. 15/07/2024
Now playing Next USA European leaders stand by NATO amid US election uncertainty The threat of Trump's potential return to the White House has increasingly raised questions in Brussels about Washington's continued commitment to the alliance. 10/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Serbian police shut down cultural exchange festival with Kosovo The festival ban comes a day after the EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said no progress had been made during talks in Brussels towards implementing an EU-backed agreement towards normalising ties between Belgrade and Pristina. 27/06/2024
Now playing Next Belgium No breakthrough in Serbia-Kosovo talks, Borrell says Brussels has warned both Belgrade and Pristina that refusal to compromise jeopardises Serbia and Kosovo’s chances of joining the bloc. 27/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Hungary blocks joint EU statement denouncing Russia's media ban Der Spiegel, Le Monde and RAI are among the outlets blacklisted by Russia. 26/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU bypasses Hungary to send €1.4 billion to Ukraine, Borrell says Western allies have vowed to provide Kyiv with the extraordinary revenues earned from Russia's immobilised assets. 24/06/2024