Now playing Next Europe News Borrell: Spain, Ireland and others could recognise Palestine on 21 May Spain, Ireland and other like-minded EU member states could recognise the State of Palestine on 21 May, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, has said. 10/05/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Von der Leyen condemns police violence against protesters in Georgia EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that Georgia is at a crossroads, as the country grapples with protests against government plans to introduce a foreign influence law which critics fear could be used to stifle the press. 01/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah International pressure is building on Israel over its plans to invade Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah and a ceasefire agreement. 28/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU agrees new Iran sanctions to curtail drone and missile production The European Union has reached a political agreement to tighten sanctions on Iran in retaliation for the recent barrage launched against Israel. 22/04/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News EU looking to expand sanctions on Iran following attack on Israel The European Union will "start the necessary work" to hit Iran with heavier sanctions after Saturday's aerial attack on Israel, the bloc's top diplomat has said. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Operation 'Aspides': 11 Houthi attacks repelled and dozens of escorts So far, the European mission has proven successful in stopping the Iran-backed rebel group's attacks. 08/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU reaches 'political agreement' to sanction Israeli settlers: Borrell After weeks of disagreements, the European Union has reached a "political agreement" to sanction extremist Israeli settlers, says Josep Borrell. 18/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU to streamline its defence strategy European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will soon put forward a common strategy for the EU's defence industry, designed to strengthen military production and arms supply. 20/02/2024
Now playing Next world news Josep Borrell calls for a united Europe The Munich Security Conference (MSC) came to end on Sunday. Discussions focused on the situation in the Middle East, the Rafah offensive and the war in Ukraine. 18/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Borrell slams US for deploring Gaza deaths while giving arms to Israel Josep Borrell has sharply criticised the Biden administration for lamenting the growing death toll in Gaza while, at the same time, providing Israel with weapons to prop up its military campaign. 12/02/2024
Now playing Next Ukraine EU pledges more than a million military shells to Ukraine All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine. 08/02/2024
Now playing Next world news Borrell visits Ukraine as Zelenskyy asks court to extend martial law All the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. 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 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 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