Now playing Next Economy New EU fiscal rules in force, what are the next steps? After being suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic and a long political battle within the euro area, the revised economic governance framework aims to ensure a better balance between debt reduction and investments and reforms across the EU. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next Climate Euroviews. Let's score a climate goal and slap sport with green legislation Every competition, race, and medal must justify itself, beyond simply adding to the growing annals of sports history. If not, our failure to act would go down in history as humanity’s most calamitous own goal, Isabel Schatzschneider writes. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next Azerbaijan Meet the woman breaking down barriers in space industry leadership In partnership with Azpromo Natavan Hasanova of Azercosmos tells us about the power of embracing gender equality and investing in female leaders. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next Travel News These are Europe’s worst destinations for pickpocketing New research has found that some of the most popular tourist spots in Europe unfortunately go hand-in-hand with some of the worst pickpocketing statistics on the continent. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next Climate Greece doubles firefighter numbers as wildfire season starts early "We’re facing the climate crisis head on," says Greece's minister for climate crisis and civil protection. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next Green News Green leader sees ‘huge danger’ to climate policy as elections loom A trio of leading Green MEPs have presented a proposal for a Green Industrial Deal supported by a trillion-euro EU fund and preferential interest rates from the European Central Bank, while warning a swing to the right in June could see five years of climate legislation begin to unravel. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next Health news Experts recommend lowering age to start breast cancer screenings An expert panel said lowering the age recommendation from 50 to 40 could make a difference as more and more women in their 40s are being diagnosed with breast cancer. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next Business French government will 'fight' against TotalEnergies’ New York listing A move to Wall Street is not in the best interest of the French people, says Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Sex offender asks Norwegian court to declare social media a right The unnamed offender was sentenced last year to 13 months in prison and banned from using Snapchat for two years. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next USA Biden on pro-Palestine protests: ‘Dissent must never lead to disorder’ Pro-Palestinian protests at universities across the US have turned violent amid face-offs with police and pro-Israel groups this week. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU unveils €1-billion aid package for Lebanon to curb refugee flows The European Union will provide €1 billion in financial aid to Lebanon over three years to prop up the country's economy and help prevent a surge in refugees leaving for Europe. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next Business OECD economic outlook: Steady global growth expected for 2024 and 2025 The OECD has released its latest economic outlook and said it expects steady global growth in 2024 and 2025. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Von der Leyen condemns police violence in Tbilisi Critics fear it could be used to stifle the press and non-governmental organisations and derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union. Georgia has been a candidate country since December 2023. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next No Comment WATCH: Protests around the world on May Day Workers and activists from Argentina to Australia marked 1 May with protests on issues ranging from rising prices to the War in Gaza. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next World News Workers and activists take to the streets across the world on 1 May Labour Day was marked by protest marches and demonstrations on issues ranging from rising prices to the war in Gaza. 01/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News France's May Day march turns into political arena ahead of EU election Many left-wing contenders didn't miss the opportunity to attend the traditional May Day protest in Paris, while the far-right politician Jordan Bardella, currently leading the polls, announced the rest of his candidate list in southwestern France. 01/05/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Mount Fuji view blocked by black screen to deter tourists The town of Kawaguchiko has seen an influx of tourists, all vying for the perfect shot of Mount Fuji. Now local officials say enough is enough. 01/05/2024