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Now playing Next Europe Decoded Who will be the next EU farming boss? There are still many unknowns surrounding President Ursula von der Leyen's slate of candidates for the next European Commission, but there are already clues about who might lead the EU’s agriculture policy in her team. 12/08/2024
Now playing Next The Big Question The Big Question: Why is it hard for banks to cut fossil fuel finance? In this episode of The Big Question, the European Banking Federation CEO shares his thoughts on ending fossil fuel investments and the problem with doing it too quickly. 12/08/2024