Now playing Next State Of The Union State of the Union: Ukraine's Kursk incursion is 'changing momentum' This edition of State of the Union focuses on the ongoing Ukrainian incursion in Russia and the latest spat between the EU and Hungary over Budapest's easing of immigration laws to include Russian and Belorussian nationals. 30/08/2024
Now playing Next Business Time is money: Company boss sets out plans to stop staff wandering off The managing director of a minerals company has set out plans to keep employees in the office for longer. The comments, made during a presentation, has resulted in some backlash. 30/08/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone inflation hits over 3-year low: Are ECB rate cuts looming? Eurozone annual inflation fell to 2.2% in August 2024, yet core inflation, driven by persistent services costs, remains stubborn. ECB’s Schnabel urges caution regarding potential rate cuts. 30/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Basel chosen as host city for Eurovision 2025 Basel, Switzerland's third biggest city, has been picked to host Eurovision 2025. 30/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news National Cinema Day in the UK offers tickets for under €5 Cheap tickets will be available across all of Britain as the scheme encourages people to visit their local cinemas. 30/08/2024
Now playing Next Business EU electric car sales stall as Germany lifts its foot off the pedal Sales of electric cars have dropped off particularly in Germany as government financial incentives for electric vehicles slowed down. Consumers are also spending less amid fears of problems with the economy. 30/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Serbia inks €2.7bn deal with France for 12 Rafale fighter jets Serbia is formally seeking EU membership, but it has made little progress in the rule of law and democratic reforms, which are the main preconditions for membership in the 27-nation bloc. 30/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. Why Islamism will continue to threaten liberal democracies in Europe Just as in the fight against right-wing extremism, clear lines must be drawn with Islamists, not just concerning the question of violence but regarding their stance on democratic core values, Gülden Hennemann writes. 29/08/2024
Now playing Next Green News Solar panels and crops could meet 68% of central Europe’s power demand Combining farming with green energy production could also increase food security and generate additional income for farmers, according to a new study. 29/08/2024
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Now playing Next Eco-Innovation UK bets on alternative proteins with bug research centre NAPIC will be a space for industry experts to work through teething problems - and persuade the public to take a bite. 29/08/2024
Now playing Next Health news Post-COVID jab myocarditis may be less severe, study finds A new study looked at the long-term prognosis of French people who were hospitalised between 2020 and 2022 for heart inflammation. 29/08/2024
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Now playing Next France Starmer meets Macron in bid to beef up UK-France relations The trip is part of the UK prime minister's two-day talks in mainland Europe aimed at "resetting" the country's post-Brexit relationship with the EU and the rest of the continent. 29/08/2024
Now playing Next Economy Economic sentiment lifts as services rebound - Dax hits record highs A robust services sector and better employment prospects helped lift economic sentiment in the eurozone and European Union in August. The DAX hit record highs as inflation fell across German states. 29/08/2024
Now playing Next Economy Lithium: How Serbia is balancing its interests between EU and China French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Serbia, less than five months after he hosted his Serbian counterpart in Paris. It comes as the EU and China continue to strengthen economic ties with Belgrade - but can Serbia maintain a diplomatic balance? 29/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Paralympics: Challenges for people with disabilities in Paris persist Olympic and Paralympic Games organisers' key promise ahead of the sporting event was improved accessibility. But non-profit organisations say not enough has been done to make navigating the French capital easier for people with disabilities. 29/08/2024