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Now playing Next Europe News Crunch time for von der Leyen as final Commissioner names pour in With days left for countries to nominate, we now know the most likely candidates to serve in the next EU executive. Just eight are women, and nearly half from the centre-right EPP group. 29/07/2024
Now playing Next Markets Markets ahead: Turbulence brewing as rate decisions in focus? This week will be marked by interest rate decisions from three major central banks: the Bank of England (BOE), the Federal Reserve (Fed), and the Bank of Japan (BOJ). Additionally, inflation readings from the euro area will be in the region's spotlight. 29/07/2024