Now playing Next Europe Decoded The EU's new defence commissioner is open to eurobonds Lithuanian commissioner hopeful Andrius Kubilius told Euronews he's urgently looking to raise billions - including via the controversial idea of joint borrowing. 18/09/2024
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Now playing Next Radio Schuman Von der Leyen's Commission roll call stirs mixed reactions Ursula von der Leyen presented her list of Commissioners to the press on Tuesday, featuring six executive vice-presidents, four of whom are women, many important job titles given to Eastern European and Baltic countries, and some new portfolios like the Mediterranean, housing and animal welfare. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Von der Leyen splits EU policy towards eastern and southern neighbours The move is a response to the geopolitical urgency of enlargement and the EU's spiralling reputation in its southern neighbourhood. 18/09/2024
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Now playing Next Green News Green groups breathe a sigh of relief on von der Leyen’s climate picks Climate activists and the renewable energy lobby have broadly interpreted Ursula von der Leyen’s commissioner picks – the Netherlands’ Wopke Hoekstra, Denmark’s Dan Jørgensen and Spain’s Teresa Ribera – as signalling continuity with the Green Deal that marked her first mandate. 17/09/2024
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Now playing Next Cinema Here's what not to miss at this year's Festival Lumière 2024 Cinephiles rejoice! The 2024 Lumière Festival kicks off in Lyon next month, and with a rich and eclectic program, this 16th edition promises to be yet another vibrant tribute to cinema in all its forms. Here’s the lowdown on the screenings and events you shouldn’t miss. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next No Comment Floods devastate Polish town of Stronie Śląskie Severe floods have destroyed the town of Stronie Śląskie in southwest Poland, following the overflow of a nearby dam. 17/09/2024