Now playing Next Europe News Von der Leyen urged to overhaul CAP in reform of EU food policy Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has been urged to open a new chapter in EU food policy and overhaul the current CAP system in the process following recommendations of a reflection group. 04/09/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Venice 2024 review: Two takes on Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer' One of our favourite films of this year's Venice Film Festival is a lot to take in... What else would you expect from a William S. Burroughs adaptation? We focus on how director Luca Guadagnino brings repressed desire to life and his use of music to enhance the themes in 'Queer'. 04/09/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Von der Leyen denounces lack of female Commissioner nominees Von der Leyen said that without her efforts, the next 'college' of European Commissioners would have been dominated by men. 04/09/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Why the Paris Olympics and Paralympics deserves a musical album As one way of keeping the summer festivities going, how about we bring back the Olympics album to celebrate the great music of Paris 2024. 04/09/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Back to school: France tests smartphone ban in 200 middle schools If all goes well, the ban will be expanded to include all schools across the country. 04/09/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Venice 2024: 'The Room Next Door' - Almodóvar takes on life and death Almodóvar's first English-language feature film is a powerful portrait of life, death and the unbreakable bonds that help us to navigate it all. At the same time, there's a sense some emotional authenticity got lost in translation. 03/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Lack of women in power a matter of bias — Romania's Commissioner pick Romania changed its choice for Commissioner in response to calls by von der Leyen for gender parity in the next cabinet. Bucharest is vying for an economic portfolio and has nominated a former minister for EU funds and secretary of state for public procurement, newly-elected MEP Roxana Mînzatu. 03/09/2024
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Now playing Next Travel News France announces discounted train fares throughout September Want to explore France by train this September? Look out for these cheap ticket sales. 03/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News At least 12 migrants dead after boat sinks off northern France Medical teams have rushed to the scene after the boat, carrying more than 50 migrants, got into trouble in the English Channel. 03/09/2024