Now playing Next Europe News European Parliament: ECR and Patriots mark the end of ID The Identity and Democracy group no longer has the numbers to constitute itself in the European Parliament, with its members being charmed by the European Conservatives and Reformists or the new Patriots for Europe. 04/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News French far right might fall short of majority in runoff, poll reveals The latest poll suggests a far-right majority can be blocked in parliament, with the National Rally falling short of the 289 seats needed to control the National Assembly. 04/07/2024
Now playing Next Green News Hungary eyes EU consensus on geothermal energy future by end of year Shortly after kicking-off the rotating EU Presidency seat, Hungary is aligning with Poland to unfold geothermal energy in Europe. 03/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Poland's Law and Justice chooses Meloni over Orbán in EU Parliament Poland's Law and Justice (PiS) had been courted by Hungary's Viktor Orbán to join his brand new "Patriots for Europe" alliance. 03/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Von der Leyen's re-election dilemma: Look right or turn green? The Green group in the European Parliament claims it offers European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's only safe path to re-election. 03/07/2024
Now playing Next Kazakhstan Putin and Xi meet at Central Asian summit in show of deepening ties Ever-closer collaboration between Russia, China and other countries has caused increased concern for NATO and Western powers. 03/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Europeans sceptical on defence spend, Ukraine membership: poll Policymakers are bullish about the need to step up in the face of Russian aggression and potential US apathy – but their voters aren’t so sure. 03/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Netherlands wants an opt-out from EU migration rules. Is it possible? The Hague might soon be heading for a total clash with Brussels over the most explosive issue on the political agenda: migration. 03/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Orbán pushes for ceasefire with Russia in milestone Kyiv visit The Hungarian premier visited Ukraine's capital for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, offering suggestions for ending the war. 03/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News French left and centrist parties ally to halt far-right National Rally An unlikely pact between French left and centrist parties sees their candidates pulling out of the race to prevent Marine Le Pen's National Rally from securing a landslide victory, after the far-right party climbed ahead in the first round of early legislative elections. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next World News Unionists under pressure to keep seats ahead of UK general election The pro-British Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is facing competition from the non-sectarian MLA Alliance Party and pro-Irish unity party Sinn Féin over Northern Ireland's 18 seats in Westminster. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next The Cube Fake news batters UK and France ahead of elections Both sets of votes are expected to shake up each country's political direction, but as usual, there’s plenty of disinformation making the rounds, particularly targeting individual politicians. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Economy Macron's party scraps jobless benefit reform ahead of election finale The controversial reform spearheaded by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has been put on ice following Sunday’s election result. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Orbán’s EU far-right group woos new members A bid by Hungary's ruling party to lead Europe’s populists has sparked interest, but may soon clash with rivals from Italy and France. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News French elections: These are the possible outcomes of the second round The far-right National Rally led the first round of the French parliamentary elections last Sunday. But with another round to go, what are the options for the other blocs? 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Far-right win in France would not change Labour's EU plans - Starmer The UK Labour leader expressed willingness to work with any government in Europe. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Portugal's far right joins Orbán's 'Patriots for Europe' alliance The far-right, nationalist movement wants to set up a new group in the European Parliament. But it needs at least seven member states on board. 01/07/2024