Now playing Next Europe Decoded Breaking down the €137 billion that Brussels has unfrozen for Poland The European Commission approved on Thursday the release of up to €137 billion in funds for Poland that had been frozen over rule-of-law concerns. Here's what the big number means – and hides. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy EU grapples with Russia's frozen assets amid Ukraine crisis EU weighs using Russia's frozen assets to support Ukraine, a proposal by von der Leyen. Legal, financial, and political hurdles loom large, stirring debate among critics. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Von der Leyen: With or without US support, 'we cannot let Russia win' The European Union cannot afford to let Russia win the war in Ukraine regardless of what happens in the United States after the presidential elections, Ursula von der Leyen has said. 28/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU risks complicity in migrant deaths due to Frontex inaction: report Frontex should pull out of countries that fail to rescue migrants at sea or violate fundamental rights. Otherwise, the EU risks becoming "complicit" in the deaths, the European Ombudsman has warned in a new report. 28/02/2024
Now playing Next the road to green Are concerns about the EU's new regulation on deforestation justified? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION While many view the new EU law on deforestation as a milestone, others have raised questions. In this explainer, we take a look at what's in the law and what the biggest concerns are. 27/02/2024
Now playing Next Climate EU Policy. Ministers pave way to reopen CAP – and make it less green Agricultural ministers meeting in Brussels today (26 February) backed the idea of reopening the EU’s farming subsidies scheme starting by dismantling its green architecture. 26/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Commission touts subsidy simplification measures to soothe farmers’ ire A range of short and medium-term actions have been identified by the EU executive to ease the administrative burden on farmers – a major cause of discontent. 22/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News No work with 'Putin's friends' after EU elections, von der Leyen vows Ursula von der Leyen has ruled out working with political parties that are "Putin's friends" if she is re-elected president of the European Commission. 21/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. WTO sides with bloc against US tariffs on Spanish olives A final report from the World Trade Organization (WTO) marked a significant win for the EU in its ongoing dispute with the US on Spanish black olives. 21/02/2024
Now playing Next Health news EU Policy. Bloc mulls ‘pooled sovereignty’ to exploit bioscience's untapped potential A common European approach to attract capital and reduce regulatory red tape is envisaged by key policymakers to boost the bloc’s market for biotechnologies. 21/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Brussels bids to improve citizens’ financial savvy Poor understanding of personal budgeting and financial markets has both social and economic costs, officials believe. 21/02/2024
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 Europe News Poland pitches exit of Article 7 as Brussels hails 'positive dynamic' Poland pitched on Tuesday a way out of Article 7, the European Union's special procedure to correct rule-of-law violations. 20/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded In seeking re-election, von der Leyen has one real rival: herself Ursula von der Leyen is often hailed as the most transformational president of the European Commission since Jacques Delors. But could her legacy backfire as she seeks re-election? 20/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU must keep its democracy 'safe and secure,' von der Leyen says The bloc must make its democracy "safe and secure" by increasing investments in defence, fighting disinformation and protecting its economy, Ursula von der Leyen told Euronews after announcing her re-election bid. 19/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Ursula von der Leyen announces re-election bid as Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, has confirmed her intention to lead the executive for five more years. 19/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. Europe needs all hands on deck to remove obstacles to innovation The European Commission needs to identify key strengths and weaknesses of the European innovation landscape, and how best to overcome these, Olivier Joris writes. 19/02/2024
Now playing Next Germany Ursula von der Leyen to announce bid for second term The 65-year-old head of the European Commission is expected to announce she'll run for re-election at a meeting of her party in Berlin on Monday. 19/02/2024
Now playing Next Italy Italian farmers hold three rallies in Rome to protest EU rules This latest demonstration comes as EU-wide protests from the sector paralyse the bloc. 16/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy EU growth prospects dim with inflation expected to further retreat The EU's economy entered 2024 with subdued momentum. The European Commission downgraded its growth forecast to 0.9% for the EU and 0.8% for the euro area. Yet while inflation rates are expected to decline more than previously predicted, challenges remain. 15/02/2024