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Now playing Next Europe News Kosovo and Serbia reach deal on licence plate dispute - Borrell "Serbia will stop issuing licence plates with Kosovo cities’ denominations and Kosovo will cease further actions related to re-registration of vehicles," the EU's top diplomat said. 24/11/2022
Now playing Next Ukraine Russia and Ukraine trade barbs at the UN over grain export deal halt The United Nations Security Council has met to discuss Russia’s suspension of grain exports through the Black Sea in an attempt to prevent food shortages. 01/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Borrell apologises for controversial metaphor but defends speech The EU's foreign policy chief has faced days of increasing backlash over his controversial remarks on geopolitics. 19/10/2022
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Now playing Next Europe News MEPs call for EU sanctions on Iran over repression of street protests In a resolution, MEPs called for an "impartial and effective" investigation into the killing of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. 06/10/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU proposes fresh sanctions on Russia after 'sham referendums' Under the new package, EU citizens will be barred from serving on the boards of Russian-state companies. 28/09/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Nord Stream leaks: EU suspects 'sabotage' and 'deliberate acts' Ursula von der Leyen said any "deliberate disruption" of the EU's energy systems will lead to the "strongest possible response." 28/09/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU to prepare new sanctions against Russia following Putin's speech The European Commission president said the penalties will focus on "civilian technology as Russia moves to a full war economy." 22/09/2022
Now playing Next Kosovo Serbia PM sends message of peace in landmark visit to northern Kosovo "I want to send a clear and simple message from here in Kosovo and Metohija, a message of peace, stability and tolerance," said Serbia PM Ana Brnabic. 06/09/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU agrees to scrap Russia visa deal but stops short of tourist ban Germany, France, Spain and Portugal were among those who opposed an outright visa ban for Russian nationals. 31/08/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Germany and France oppose growing calls for EU visa ban for Russians Eastern European countries argue the war in Ukraine merits the total suspension of Russian tourism. 30/08/2022
Now playing Next Kosovo Kosovo citizens to travel freely to Serbia, says EU's Borrell The Brussels-facilitated agreement between Belgrade and Prishtina came after weeks of heightened tensions over new ID documents and licence plate rules in Kosovo. 27/08/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Iran nuclear deal is 'yes or no', no renegotiations possible, EU says "There is no more room for other compromises," a Commission spokesperson said. 09/08/2022
Now playing Next Ukraine Latest updates: Key events in Russia's war on Ukraine this weekend From a new Russian assault in the eastern Donetsk region, to warnings over Russian shelling at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant: the latest developments in the war. 06/08/2022
Now playing Next Iran European powers urge Iran to agree to 'best possible' nuclear deal Western European powers have pressed Iran to agree to a revived 2015 nuclear deal, saying what's on the table now is “the best possible deal.” 27/07/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU pushes back against claims Russian oil ban is hiking prices The EU ban will not be completed until the end of the year, so its economic effects are still unclear. 20/07/2022