Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. If the EU wants to be a global power, it needs a new 'Big Bang' now At the end of the day, people on both sides of the border must be reassured of the potential for prosperity for the next generation of Europeans. If the past is any indication of the future, we can safely say that the business case is indisputable, Stefano Mallia writes. 24/04/2024
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Now playing Next Luxembourg Top EU diplomats put Serbia against the wall with Kosovo Brussels has handed Belgrade a dilemma: Either stop obstructing Kosovo's entry into key international organisations or its own EU aspirations will be frozen. 23/04/2024
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Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. Africa's youth is a geopolitical force courted by everyone The European Union should increase its investment in the next generation of African leaders, Stefano Manservisi and Mehari Taddele Maru write. 23/04/2024