Now playing Next Spain Why is Spain one of the few EU voices supporting Palestine? Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez sets off on a tour of the conflict-hit Middle East, positioning his nation as a quasi-ally of Palestine. 23/11/2023
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Now playing Next Europe News EU calls for ‘surge’ in Gaza aid after four-day truce deal The EU will work with its partners to ensure the four-day truce agreed between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday leads to “a humanitarian surge in Gaza,” the bloc's humanitarian aid chief has said. 22/11/2023
Now playing Next Taiwan Euroviews. The EU and Taiwan must partner up in the fight against disinformation If the two could join forces in their endeavours, it is possible that they could fuel regional development in Southeast Asia and elsewhere within the Global South where China has developed influence and a rooted footprint via its Belt and Road Initiative, Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy writes. 22/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News No links to terrorism in EU's Palestine development aid, Brussels says The European Commission said on Tuesday it will proceed with payments of development aid to the Palestinian territories this month after its internal screening identified no diversion of funds to terrorist groups. 21/11/2023
Now playing Next Business EU Russian sanctions stymied by complexity, poor enforcement Economic punishments for the Ukraine invasion are still too easy to avoid, some lawmakers say. 20/11/2023
Now playing Next Gaza Israel-Hamas war: IDF claim tunnel discovery under Shifa hospital The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war. 19/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News State of the Union: Ukraine ammo failure as Israel-Hamas war rages on European Union countries acknowledged this week that they are well on their way to failing Ukraine when it comes to providing military support. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Portugal What went wrong with the investigation that toppled Portugal's PM? 'Operation Influencer' brought down a sitting prime minister for the first time in Portugal's history. As prosecutors admit mistakes, many are asking: Was the downfall of Portugal's PM necessary? 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Josep Borrell calls for civilians to be protected during Israel visit The European Union's top diplomat on Thursday reiterated from Israel his call for civilian lives in Gaza to be protected as he started a five-day tour of the region. 16/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy Why is Denmark being tasked with blocking Russian oil tankers? Copenhagen's mission will be backed by laws that allow states to inspect ships suspected of posing an environmental threat. 15/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News New round of EU sanctions against Russia targets diamond imports The European Commission has sent member states an official proposal for a new round of sanctions against Russia, targeting imports of diamonds. 15/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Chinese ambassador blasts EU 'assertiveness' and 'unilateral actions' Fu Cong, China's ambassador to the European Union, delivered on Tuesday a speech denouncing the bloc for its "assertiveness," "unilateral actions" and "politically motivated" strategy of de-risking. 14/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU condemns Hamas for using human shields, but urges Israeli restraint The European Union has condemned Hamas for using hospitals and civilians in them as shields, while at the same time urging Israel to show maximum restraint. 13/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News MEPs to debate Spain's amnesty deal over rule of law fears The European Parliament will hold a debate next week on the controversial amnesty deal struck between the Spanish socialists and Catalan separatists to make Pedro Sánchez prime minister. 13/11/2023
Now playing Next Kosovo Kosovo to set up institute to document 'Serbian war crimes' The decision comes days after the European Union’s envoy for the western Balkans paid a surprise visit to Kosovo. 09/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels keeps Western Balkan dreams alive in enlargement review Western Balkan leaders' eyes were all on Brussels on Wednesday as the European Commission unveiled its annual assessment of candidate countries’ bids to become members of the European Union. 08/11/2023